VP of Quality
Job Description
- Stability & Legacy: A long-standing industry leader with deep customer relationships and a reputation for quality.
- Collaborative Culture: A team-oriented, low-ego environment where voices are heard and innovation is encouraged.
- Impact: A role with visibility, influence, and the opportunity to shape the future of quality across the organization.
- Growth: Real investment in people, technology, and infrastructure.
- Quality Leadership: Oversee the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the company’s quality systems across all facilities and product lines.
- Strategy & Vision: Define and execute the global quality roadmap in alignment with business goals. Serve as the voice of quality at the executive table.
- Team Development: Lead, mentor, and grow a high-performing, cross-functional quality team across operations, engineering, and support functions.
- Continuous Improvement: Champion lean principles and Six Sigma methodologies to drive measurable improvements in product quality, process efficiency, and customer outcomes.
- Operational Excellence: Collaborate with Operations, Engineering, and Supply Chain to ensure processes are optimized for quality and compliance.
- Customer Focus: Serve as a point of contact for key customer quality engagements, ensuring timely resolution of issues and proactive quality planning.
- Compliance & Standards: Ensure compliance with industry standards, customer requirements, and regulatory mandates (ISO, AAR, etc.).
- Metrics & Reporting: Establish and track KPIs to monitor and report quality performance, trends, and opportunities for improvement.
- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Quality, or related field (Master’s or MBA preferred)
- 10+ years of progressive quality leadership in manufacturing, preferably in the rail, heavy industrial, or transportation sectors
- Proven success leading quality and continuous improvement initiatives across complex, multi-site operations
- Strong knowledge of ISO standards, Lean/Six Sigma (certification strongly preferred), and quality management systems
- Excellent leadership, communication, and change management skills
- Strategic mindset with the ability to operate tactically when needed
Meet Your Recruiter
Amy Badal
Technical Recruiter
Amy Badal is a seasoned Senior Recruiter passionate about connecting with individuals across diverse industries and various career stages. With an impressive 7-year tenure at Sterling, Amy has become an invaluable asset to the organization's talent acquisition efforts.
Amy's journey in recruiting spans over 11 years, during which she has acquired a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field. Her fascination with working alongside people from different backgrounds and professional levels has driven her successful career.
As a Senior Recruiter, Amy thrives on collaborating with candidates and hiring partners in the railroad industry. She relishes the chance to contribute to their career growth and the overall success of the organizations she serves. Amy's ability to understand each individual's unique needs and aspirations allows her to make insightful and tailored placements that benefit both parties.
One of Amy's most valuable pieces of advice is never to burn bridges and always maintain high professionalism throughout the hiring process.