SPQD Engineer

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Supplier Product Quality Development (SPQD) Engineer in [LOCATION] we’re looking for?

• Your future role

  Take on a new challenge and apply your supplier quality and product development expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside driven and collaborative teammates.

  You'll ensure supplier product and process quality during the development phase, ensuring compliance with Alstom’s rigorous standards. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, and project teams), monitor supplier deliverables, and contribute to the validation of industrial capabilities, and much more.

  You’ll specifically take care of delivering project quality activities for critical purchased parts, but also drive supplier quality risk assessments and follow-up on supplier action plans.

  We’ll look to you for:

  • Monitoring quality during the supplier product/process development phase to ensure compliance with Alstom requirements

  • Delivering project quality activities for critical purchased parts, from the Supplier Part List release to successful First Article Inspection (FAI) approval

  • Performing supplier quality risk assessments at the business award stage

  • Ensuring Alstom quality requirements are met before the “Go Order” milestone

  • Validating supplier manufacturing processes and supporting “Go/No-Go” decisions for production and train validation

  • Following up on supplier deliverables via the Supplier Quality Portal (SQP) and driving suppliers to meet FAI Go On Time targets

  • Performing handovers to Supplier Quality Serial Life after FAI Go and initial successful deliveries

  • Triggering supplier escalation processes when deliverables are at risk and leading problem-solving efforts

  • Evaluating supplier maturity through FMEA, control plans, skills matrices, and other assessments

  • Contributing to resolving critical non-conformities and warranty issues with suppliers

  • Preparing first delivery requirements for incoming inspections

  
  

  
  All about you

  We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

  • 6–7 years of experience in supplier quality or product/process development

  • Knowledge of railway standards and industry practices

  • Familiarity with tools like FMEA, control plans, and supplier quality portals

  • A strong understanding of Development for Quality (DFQ) processes

  • Ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams and drive supplier performance

  • Strong problem-solving and risk assessment skills

  
  

  
  Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

  • Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

  • Work with cutting-edge quality and supplier management standards

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

  • Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

  • Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

  • Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

  • Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning programs

  • Progress towards leadership opportunities in supplier quality or related fields

  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

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