Supplier Quality Project 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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supplier quality and project management expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated, collaborative, and innovative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the quality and reliability of supplier-delivered parts, contributing directly to the success of our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (procurement, engineering, project management, and quality assurance), manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with quality standards. You’ll also oversee the development of supplier parts in line with project milestones and tackle challenges to ensure project success.

You’ll specifically take care of monitoring First Article Inspections (FAIs) and ensuring supplier quality activities align with project needs, but also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives and cross-functional collaboration.

We’ll look to you for:

• Participating in the creation and updates of the Supplier Part List (SPL) throughout the project lifecycle

• Ensuring supplier quality activities are allocated and delivered by Supplier Product Quality Development (SPQD) teams

• Driving the deployment and application of quality action plans agreed during business awards

• Monitoring and reporting on the progress of supplier quality activities and highlighting any challenges

• Collaborating with project core teams to address and escalate risks related to supplier quality

• Contributing to customer interface activities, including FAI planning and issue resolution

• Supporting non-conformity management and ensuring relevant actions are implemented

• Preparing KPIs and customer reviews for purchased parts

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 Quality, Engineering, or an equivalent field

• Familiarity with supplier qualification standards (e.g., ISO, ASME, IRIS, local standards)

• Ability to read and comprehend supplier contracts

• Financial literacy to manage budgets and supplier invoices

• Proficiency in computer applications for preparing KPIs and presentations

• Fluency in English

• Experience managing supplier relationships and working within a manufacturing or quality role (minimum of 5 years)

• Knowledge of quality tools (e.g., PFMEA, control plans, QRQC, 8D, Quality Wall)

• Experience using SAP or similar ERP systems

• Proactive and strong leadership skills, with the ability to communicate effectively and train others

• Ability to work in a regional organization and manage tasks remotely

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 monotonous daily routines

• Work with advanced quality standards for rail industry suppliers

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative and impactful projects

• Utilise our dynamic 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 opportunities

• Progress towards leadership or senior technical roles

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

Bilingualism

Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

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.