Lead Subject Matter Expert – Quality Assurance & Control, Rolling Stock Engineering

DB E.C.O. North America

. Support rolling stock engineering projects from concept to completion in passenger rail and transit, including new vehicle procurement and modifications to existing equipment.

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeRemote • United StatesSenior💰 $182,000 - $212,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in quality assurance and control for rail vehicle procurement and modifications, ensuring compliance with industry standards and regulatory bodies. Proven ability to lead inspections, audits, and deliver high-quality technical documentation while managing client relations and project timelines.

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Quality Assurance And ControlCertified Quality AuditorCertified Welding Inspector (CWI)Rail Vehicle ProcurementRegulatory Compliance (FRA/FTA)

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Hard Skills

Inspection ReportingQuality AuditingEngineering Models ImplementationContinuous Improvement MethodologiesFleet Management Oversight

Soft Skills

Team SupervisionClient RelationsCommunication Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Certified Quality AuditorCertified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Industry Keywords

Rail VehicleTransit ProcurementHigh Speed/IntercityCommuter RailLight Rail/StreetcarSubwayFRAFTA

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support rolling stock engineering projects from concept to completion in passenger rail and transit, including new vehicle procurement and modifications to existing equipment.
Support teams, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and the timely delivery of vehicles to the specified quality level.
Serve as a technical liaison with clients, stakeholders, and subcontractors.
Produce high-quality deliverables, such as inspection reports, within budget and scope.
Conduct first article inspections.
Conduct inspections of manufacturing and built quality of rail vehicles pre-and post-delivery.
Supervise a team of inspectors and subcontractors during audits.
Organize and conduct quality audits.
Participate in design reviews and ensure quality process and gates are included and implemented.
Implement QA/QC procedures for engineering models, simulations, and technical deliverables, ensuring accuracy and reliability while driving continuous improvement in methodologies, processes, and tools.
Support client relations, marketing activities and scope development.
Support procurement and rebuilds of rail vehicles ensuring construction to standards and specifications.
Report to the Principal.
Travel to supervise project implementation, including inspections of vehicles.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field and experience with rail vehicle and transit procurements focusing on quality assurance and control is desired.
Certified Quality Audit and Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification desired
Experience working with all rail modes, specifically High speed/intercity, commuter, Light Rail/Streetcar and Subway
Experience with regulatory bodies, including the FRA/FTA in relation to rail vehicles.
Experience with oversight of fleet management delivery performance/quality is preferred.
Ability to work at a computer workstation for periods up to 4 hours at a time
Ability to speak on the telephone for a total of up to 3 hours per day
Ability to sit for up to 3 hours without breaks at meetings
Ability to walk and stand for up to 4 hours without breaks at program site visits and meetings
Ability to inspect rail vehicles at facilities, which may include pits, platforms, and vehicles in various states of completion.
Must verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States upon hire.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical Insurance: Multiple options - Low to High Deductible plans
Dental & Vision
Health Savings & Flexible Spending Accounts
Life & AD&D Insurance, Short-term, and Long-term Disability: Company-paid
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for employees and their household members
Commuter Benefits: Use tax-free money to pay for eligible transit and parking expenses (Train, subway, bus, ferry, parking).
Parental Paid Leave
Supplemental Coverage: Optional accident, critical illness, and hospital indemnity plans with wellness benefits.
Retirement Savings (401k) with company safe harbor contributions
Vacation & Holidays: Competitive time off plus 11 paid company holidays
Basic Life Insurance, Accidental Death & Dismemberment (AD&D), Dependent Life Insurance, Long-Term Disability, extended Health and Dental coverage, and access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Registered Retirement Savings Plan (RRSP) subsidy with a contribution equal to 5% of basic salary
Competitive vacation time and 11 paid company holidays
Bonus