Methods&Tools Industrial Quality Engineer

Methods&Tools Industrial Quality Engineer

Date: 6 May 2026

Company: Alstom

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

The candidate will be part of the Quality team.

Purpose of the job:

Drive/lead the process of non-conformities on purchased parts (co‑parts, suppliers, free parts, customers, sub‑contractors) from defect characterization on the production area, re‑feeding to the line, containment and closure of curative actions and act as the primary interface between the Site and the Supplier Quality function.

Accountabilities & Authorities:

• Characterize the defect on purchased parts (5W2H) and write the relevant reports (NCR: Non conformity reports) with the objective to limit production disturbances.
• Secure the production line ensuring that no other defective part is available with a clear mapping (physical identification and parts in restricted area).
• Organize the re‑feeding to the line with new conform parts within the takt‑time of the line (if part is available in stock).
• Organize the first level of containment with management of control and sorting activities (internal, and coordination for supplier).
• Block (or ask to block) stock for non‑conform parts.
• Ask for new control key in ERP for incoming inspection for upcoming deliveries and provide inspection criteria.
• Create Non‑conformity reports in ERP and SQP (Supplier Quality Portal).
• Notify NCR to supplier via Supplier Quality Portal tool (NCR module) for NCR with supplier or expertise liability.
• Participate in daily and weekly meetings with various stakeholders.
• Secure in a timely manner a strong and complete supplier containment actions plan to secure the Manufacturing line.
• Acts as the primary interface between the Site and the Supplier Quality function, ensuring effective communication of all relevant information required to manage containment plans, perform root cause analysis, and define supplier responsibilities.
• Support the Preparation and participate in Process reviews, internal/external audits and APSYS roadmap.
• Support Supplier Quality serial in the activities on Site done by supplier.
• Support and participate in the SQ meeting to monitor the performance of the suppliers.

Performance measurements

• Number of opened and closed non‑conformities.
• Re‑feeding lead time (time between declaration of defect and availability of replacement part on the line).
• Status of containment (WIP and warehouse).
• Leadtime of notification to suppliers.
• Leadtime of supplier containment.
• % of NCR liability change.
• Number of non‑conformities under expertise.
• Average time spent in restricted area.

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Experience within Quality or Production.
• Knowledge of Alstom tools (PDM, 3D viewer, SAP (GSI), Supplier Quality).
• Railway experience is a “plus”.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.