Transco Rail Services As a part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings—which is backed by Berkshire Hathaway—you’ll be doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. We’re committed to making a positive impact on the world, providing you with diverse learning and working opportunities, and fostering a culture where everyone’s empowered to be their best. Build Your Career in Quality Leadership & Railcar Compliance Excellence At Transco Rail Services, we don’t just repair railcars, we keep critical industries moving. As part of Marmon Rail (a Berkshire Hathaway company), we operate a growing network of facilities and field service teams across North America, supporting customers in transportation, energy, and manufacturing. We are seeking a Quality Assurance Manager to join our team and lead quality assurance, regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement efforts within our railcar repair operation. This role is ideal for an experienced quality professional who is passionate about safety, compliance, customer satisfaction, and developing high-performing teams. What You’ll Do: As a Quality Assurance Manager, you will be responsible for maintaining and strengthening the site's quality assurance program while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and company standards. You will serve as a key leader in driving quality performance, employee development, audit readiness, and continuous improvement initiatives. On any given day, you will: Lead and manage the site's Quality Assurance program to ensure compliance with AAR, FRA, OSHA, EPA, customer, and company requirements. Oversee and develop Quality Control Inspectors while promoting a culture of accountability, quality, and continuous improvement. Coordinate internal and external audits, certifications, recertifications, and regulatory compliance activities. Perform facility inspections, final railcar inspections, and documentation reviews to ensure compliance requirements are met. Lead root cause analyses, corrective action programs, and non-conformance investigations to improve product quality and reduce rework. Maintain employee qualification records, training programs, certifications, equipment calibrations, and compliance documentation. Partner with Operations, Maintenance, Safety, Engineering, Human Resources, and Materials teams to support operational excellence. Build strong customer relationships and coordinate responses to customer and regulatory findings. Monitor quality performance metrics and implement improvement initiatives that enhance compliance, safety, quality, and customer satisfaction. What Makes This Role Different: Quality Leadership Impact – Directly influence quality performance, regulatory compliance, and customer satisfaction across the operation. Operational Visibility – Partner with leadership, frontline employees, customers, and regulators to drive business results. Continuous Improvement Focus – Lead root cause investigations, corrective actions, audits, and process improvement initiatives. Career Growth Opportunities – Build your career within Transco Rail Services, Marmon Rail, and the broader Berkshire Hathaway family of companies. What We’re Looking For: We are seeking a quality-focused leader who has a strong understanding of regulatory compliance, quality systems, employee development, and industrial operations. Requirements: High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required. Minimum of 5 years of experience in a production, manufacturing, repair, or quality-focused environment. Experience managing quality programs, audits, compliance initiatives, and corrective action processes. Strong understanding of root cause analysis, continuous improvement, and quality management principles. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and project management skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, and Excel. Ability to work independently while balancing multiple competing priorities. Preferred: Bachelor's degree in a related field. Railcar, tank car, heavy industrial, manufacturing, or repair industry experience. NDT certifications and/or experience with VT Level II/CWI, UT/UTT Level II, RVI Level II, PT, BT, or MT certifications. Experience with AAR, FRA, customer, and rail-industry regulatory compliance programs. Previous leadership and employee development experience. Supervisory Responsibility: Leads and develops Quality Control Inspectors. Provides coaching, training, and performance feedback to quality personnel. Partners with facility leadership on employee development, performance management, and corrective action activities. Site Specific Details: Location: 16923 Beaumont Highway, Houston, Texas 77049 Shift: Primarily First Shift with flexibility into off-shifts; Monday – Friday 6:00am – 4:30pm Compensation: $95,000 - $125,000 Work Environment: Significant time spent in an active railcar repair and industrial manufacturing environment. Exposure to noise, moving equipment, varying temperatures, and outdoor weather conditions. Walking, climbing, balancing, stooping, and performing shop-floor inspections throughout the facility. Use of personal protective equipment (PPE), including safety glasses, work boots, and respirators as required. Compensation & Benefits We know this role requires skill, flexibility, and commitment, and we compensate accordingly. What you can expect: Competitive base salary Stable, long-term career within a growing organization Full Benefits – Day One: Medical, Dental, Vision 401(k) with company match Company-paid life and disability insurance Paid time off + paid holidays Employee Assistance Program Paid time off and holidays Career growth opportunities across Marmon/Berkshire Hathaway companies Why Transco? At Transco, you’re not just taking a job, you’re joining a company that: Prioritizes safety and people first Invests in training and development Offers real career mobility, not just lateral moves Is backed by the strength and stability of a global organization Not Sure If You Check Every Box? We still encourage you to apply. If you have the right mindset, work ethic, and foundational skills; we can help you build the rest. Apply Today If you’re ready to lead teams, drive results, and build a career in operations leadership, we’d love to connect. Equal Opportunity Employer Transco is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to protected status. Pay Range: 94,500.00 - 115,500.00 We offer a comprehensive benefits package that may include medical, dental, vision, 401k matching, and more! Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job-related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law. We are an equal opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require any reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to [email protected], and please be sure to include the title and the location of the position for which you are applying. Welcome to the biggest small business you’ll ever find. Part of Berkshire Hathaway, Marmon is a global industrial organization made of 11 industry groups with 30K employees and $12 billion in annual revenue. As leaders in their respective industries, our 120+ companies thrive on an independent mindset and entrepreneurial spirit. At the same time, they benefit from being part of our industry groups—where they’re able to tap into the expertise and insights of other Marmon companies. While we’re all unique, we all share a common commitment to doing things that matter, leading at every level, and winning a better way. When you work at Marmon, you're advancing our everyday world and beyond. Our engineering solutions help millions around the world stay connected, healthy, and safe. Wherever you're at in your career, our people and resources will help you go further. As you grow your skills, you can also move up and around our 120+ companies. Work at a place you can stand behind. We show up to win every day, uphold the highest ethical standards, and always look to put each other in the best position to win.

Railcar Repair Quality Assurance Manager.

more at Marmon.

Marketing Executive Consultant

Coundpounding Lead

Associate Sales Representative

similar roles.

Quality Management System (QMS) Lead

Supplier Quality Engineer (Injection Molding & Tooling) - On site

Aviation Software Verification & Test Engineer

Inspetor de Qualidade

Inspector de Calidad

Senior Subsystem Test Engineer