Inspector, New Cars

The New Railcar Inspector (“NRI”) is responsible for the monitoring of manufacturing and Quality Assurance processes throughout all phases of railcar production, as well as, final inspections of tank cars, freight cars and related components at railcar suppliers’ facilities to ensure GATX order specifications are adhered to and met.

GATX, one of the largest railcar leasing companies in the world takes delivery of up to 4,000 new railcars per year and the “NRI’s” efforts are intended to maximize GATX’s procured railcar quality, value, and reliability while ensuring satisfactory railcar performance for our customers and minimizing future maintenance events and costs for GATX. This person will be a technical liaison and advocate on behalf of GATX at railcar manufacturing locations.

• Perform in process inspections through all phases of manufacturing and final inspection of railcars. This includes inspecting related components before release of railcars from suppliers’ facilities to assure quality workmanship and that GATX build order requirements are properly maintained. This person will accept railcars on behalf of GATX for final shipment. Other activities include: participation in drawing review meetings, documenting supplier performance for quality improvement and defect investigation, facilitating customer representative visits and assisting with post-delivery or warranty issues.
• Actively meet and participate with railcar supplier’s Plant Management and Quality Assurance personnel to assure adherence to building specifications. Insure production/quality documents are up to date, accurate and in use. 
• Observe safe work practices in a heavy industry working environment in compliance with GATX and railcar suppliers’ manufacturing plant safety policies.

The individual filling this position will represent GATX’s interests and interact daily with Railcar Suppliers’ plant personnel at all levels, from shop floor employees all the way up to the plant manager.  The individual will also interact with GATX’s New Car Procurement Team and Engineers, as well as various railcar component and coating representatives during the production of railcars for GATX.

Education and/or Experience Required (including certifications):

·       Minimum High School Diploma or equivalent

·       Minimum of 5 years railcar experience

·       Knowledge of railcar types, components and regulatory requirements

·       Railcar manufacturing or railcar repair experience (preferred)

·       Weld inspection experience, AWS CWI (preferred)

·       Knowledge of railcar coatings, NACE certification (preferred)

·       Knowledge of NDT performance and evaluation (preferred)

·       Current passport or ability to obtain passport required

Key Competencies (non-technical behavioral skills, i.e. presentation, negotiation, customer service skills), in priority order.  Select from “key competencies for job descriptions” list:

·       Read and interpret documents such as specifications, blueprints/drawings, and Quality Assurance reports

·       Mechanical aptitude

·       Problem Solving

·       Ability to achieve results

·       Teamwork/Collaboration

·       Communication skills

·       Interpersonal skills

·       Planning and Organizing

·       Computer/Technology Skills

GATX embraces diversity and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

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