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.
Alstom has been awarded the PTA Australia’s $1.6 billion Railcar Program. As part of the project we will design, manufacture and maintain 246 new railcars needed for Metronet projects and the replacement of the A-series trains. We will also deliver 6 DMU (diesel multiple unit) railcars to replace the five diesel railcars that operate the twice daily Australind service between Perth and Bunbury.
Your future role:
Reporting to the Rollingstock Site Quality Manager, the successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring that "Right First Time" delivery for our local project. This includes verifying that manufacturing and testing processes are properly followed. The Site Quality Lead will ensure that the Rolling Stock is built to specification and that manufacturing and test records are produced on time and accurately.
- Manage site quality activities : Budget, People, Process & Performance
- Ensure regular Process FMEA, Adapted Control Plan & Quality Control Plan update to improve Zero Defect objective, especially for Special Processes
- Ensure digitalization of controls & processes using innovations
- Perform analysis at site level to improve Industrial Quality Performance
- Escalade the main anomalies detected on the production lines at site level & ensure their effective treatment using Problem Solving tools
- Support decision for all Hand Overs (GO / NO GO) & NO GO veto right when necessary
- Stop the production if needed for mandatory reason (e.g safety impact needed rework)
- Lead quality animation methodology, aligned with Continuous Improvement system
- Manage and develop the quality team using Quality Academy process and annual training / qualification plan
- Enhance customer satisfaction through periodic meetings, customers surveys, product delivery controls
- Manage and escalate top issues impacting safety and customer satisfaction.
All about you:
- Degree in Engineering (Mechanical or Electrical) or equivalent experience
- Ability to read drawings and specifications, familiar with a variety of test equipment
- Process knowledge on quality at Industrial level
- Proven experience in managing quality tools ( e.g Lean, Six Sigma)
- Demonstrated experience on managing teams
- Knowledge of PFMEA and Control Plans
- Experience with ISO9001 Quality Management System, including line auditing.
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:
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!
What we can offer:
- Free Gym Memberships
- Free onsite secure parking
- Monthly team celebrations
- 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers.
- Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave) per year.
Important to note:
As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.
We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com. For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application. As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.