Supplier Product Quality Development Engineer (SPQD Engineer)

Overview

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.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your supplier quality and process development expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside proactive and collaborative teammates. You’ll ensure that supplier product and process developments meet contract and quality requirements for purchased parts. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, and project management), oversee supplier quality activities, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of monitoring and validating supplier product/process development against Alstom standards, but also coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) and support the resolution of non‑conformities.

• Leading supplier quality activities for designated commodities across projects
• Defining and deploying the Part Approval Process and SPQD cycle
• Conducting supplier risk assessments and ensuring compliance before “Go Order”
• Making Go/No-Go decisions for production and FAI milestones
• Tracking supplier deliverables via the Supplier Quality Portal (SQP)
• Driving suppliers to meet FAI Go On Time targets and escalating issues when needed
• Evaluating supplier maturity, including FMEA, control plans, and work instructions
• Preparing incoming inspection requirements for first deliveries
• Reporting regularly on project quality status and contributing to continuous improvement (REX, APSYS)

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 equivalent
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, quality, or project roles
• Familiarity with supplier qualification standards (ISO, ASME, IRIS)
• Ability to interpret technical documentation and supplier contracts
• Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems
• Fluency in French and English
• Expertise in supplier quality processes (development & execution)
• Knowledge in FRP materials and processes, including mechanical properties, thermal performance, and aging characteristics of FRP in interior applications
• Experience with surface finish and bonding techniques, such as gel coat applications, surface preparation, and adhesive bonding
• Familiarity with tooling and mold validation for FRP production
• Strong leadership and communication skills
• Proactive problem‑solving and continuous improvement mindset
• Knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, QRQC, 8D, etc.)

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 new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic and flexible 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
• Progress towards leadership or technical expert roles
• Benefit from 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.

Equal Opportunity and Diversity

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.