QA Inspector

voestalpine
Decatur, IL
Introduction

Join our Team at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak!

Embark on a rewarding career journey with voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak, North America's premier designer and manufacturer of special trackwork. With a legacy spanning 160 years, we lead the industry in shaping the future of rail solutions. As part of the voestalpine Railway Systems global network, we are committed to delivering quality products and services, including rails, turnouts, fastening systems, signaling technologies, and monitoring solutions. Operating with a presence across Canada, the US, and Mexico, we prioritize the well-being of our people, global mobility, and sustainability and innovation.

Our people are the foundation of our success. Skilled, motivated, and results-driven individuals shape our culture demonstrating our core values of Respect, Responsibility, Curiosity, Courage, Passion, and Diversity each day. This commitment is more than shared values; it extends to shared responsibilities for safety and quality, showing genuine care for one another's growth and development, a commitment to our customers, and fostering strong relationships within the Nortrak Team and with our customers.

We are currently looking for a Quality Assurance Inspector to join our team in Decatur, Illinois.

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Q. A. Manager the Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible to ensure implementation and execution of the QMS (Quality Management System) and to verify products are produced in accordance with the product realization design.

Job Description

PURPOSE OF POSITION

Reporting directly to the Q. A. Manager, the Quality Assurance Inspector is responsible to ensure implementation and execution of the QMS (Quality Management System) and to verify products are produced in accordance with the product realization design.

TASK AND RESPONSIBLITIES:

SAFETY:

  • Sets an example for all plant employees by performing all quality functions in a safe manner and encourages safety as a staff member on the plant floor.
  • Ensure outside visitors are aware of, and, comply with Nortrak safety practices and requirements.

QUALITY:

  • To perform appropriate inspections, to ensure that product realization processes meet all applicable specifications and standards.
  • Performs internal process audits to verify QMS effectiveness.
  • Maintains and controls quality records associated to product verification, measuring equipment calibration and material certification.
  • Inspects, tests, and measures all the finishing materials.
  • Ensure the operations and productions are following the company’s standards.
  • Actively ensures compliance with the Nortrak’s QMS.

ON-TIME DELIVERY:

  • Performs duties as required to ensure that customer delivery commitments can be met and files quality records in a timely manner.

COSTS:

  • Implements the Non-conformance and Gauge Control Programs. Reviews plant processes and pro-actively recommends material and process improvements.

PEOPLE:

  • Acts as a resource to management and plant employees by promoting quality product and helping to train employees to avoid production of non-conforming product.
  • Effectively liaises with customer inspectors.
  • The QA inspector reports directly to the Manager, QA.

ENVIRONMENTAL:

  • Adhere to Nortrak's Environmental Procedures, Practices and Policies.
  • Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS:

EDUCATION:

  • Associate’s or Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering or other suitable discipline.
  • Vocational technical training in quality assurance related field is preferred.

FIELD OF EXPERIENCE:

  • 1 to 3 years’ related experience in inspection, or
  • At least 2 years’ experience within Nortrak employment.
  • Knowledge in using variety of industry tools for calibration purposes.
  • Inspection, testing, or measuring materials or products being produced.
  • Knowledge of reading blueprints and specifications.
  • Monitoring operations to ensure production standards.
  • Assembly or production processes.
  • Sound knowledge of MS Office standard, MS Projects and special programs (i.e.: MS Vision, MS SharePoint).

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Prolonged periods of standing, walking, stooping, kneeling, crouching or climbing.
  • Use hands to handle or feel objects, tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms.
  • Regularly lift and move up to 10-15 pounds, frequently lift and move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and move up to 70 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
  • Hearing abilities related to job assigned.

Working Location:

  • Decatur, Illnois

What We Offer

Salary:

  • $52,000/year

Benefits:

  • A supportive, family oriented Nortrak Blue culture
  • We provide an environment where Health and Safety is our #1 priority
  • Career development opportunities and competitive pay progression
  • Competitive medical, dental & vision benefits
  • Company paid life and disability insurance
  • Paid holidays and vacation
  • Retirement plan with matching contributions
  • Tuition Assistance Program
  • Wellness Program
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs

If you think you have the necessary qualifications and drive to excel in our team, we invite you to apply now and join us at voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak. Apply Today!

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak (“Nortrak”) is a subsidiary of voestalpine AG ( one of Europe’s premier steel producers with over 50,000 employees worldwide. Nortrak is closely affiliated with voestalpine’s Railway Systems group which operates in 21 countries across the globe to provide cutting edge system-based solutions to railroads and transits. Our website is

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, and any other federal, state, or locally protected classifications.

Contact & Application

Carolyn Wong

Talent Acquisition Specialist

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak

5500 Parkwood Way

Richmond, BC, V6V2M4

voestalpine – One step ahead.

Recruiter:

voestalpine Railway Systems Nortrak Ltd.

Carolyn Wong

6042313559
Posted 2026-02-03

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