SPQD Engineer

Req ID:528808 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 75 000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.   

                             

                               SPQD Engineer (Supplier Product Quality Development) (M/F)

You want to boost your career in Quality & participate to solving real-world mobility challenges?

Join our Alstom CDS Interiors Team!

Location: Valenciennes

What are my responsibilities?

In charge of CDS Interiors products validation and supplier’s processes capability vaidation  for railway interiors parts to ensure new products/parts can be developped for future project and  are compliant to industrial, functional,  dimensional and  visual requirements.

Is accountable of the sub-system DFQ (Development for Quality) cycle application for these new product/parts.

Is in charge to manage waranty issue detected on on-goiing project in coordination of the projetct and site to ensure reactivity in managing the issue from caraterisation and curative action with site/project, defining solution with all CDS team and deploying solution with site/project

Responsibilities

A / Product Concept Validation
 

• Ensure the product quality robustness during concept & specification phase

• Participate to design reviews to challenge engineering design about manufacturing feasibility

• Ensure product key characteristics are identified (dimensional, functional, visual) and ensure their consistency (thanks to industrial toolings)

• Verify the design is in line with pre-selected suppliers industrial capabilities

• Ensure product quality Return of Experience is considered during product development phase

 
B / Supplier Product Industrial Development
 

• Perform product process validation (Go Production, at supplier site) which is authorizing supplier to launch production for 1st batch of parts

• Validate supplier manufacturing processes to ensure process repeatability

• Set-up industrial toolings with suppliers to enhance consistency of the assembly

• Validate special process application (Bonding, Painting, Welding...)

• Secure readiness and conformity of sub-supplier components (Sheet metal work parts, welded parts, etc.)

• Analyze potential issues during supplier manufacturing and support to implement corrective actions to comply product quality requirements

• Perform product validation (First Article Inspection, at supplier site) which is validating conformity of 1st batch of production to deliver Alstom and start serial production until project completion

• Ensure parts manufactured for 1st production batch are compliant with specifications (dimensional, functional, visual) and approve 1st parts shipment from supplier to Alstom assembly site.

• Validate contractual documentations are delivered and approved according to customer requirements

• Manage quality assurance for 1st deliveries of parts to Alstom site before handover with Supplier Quality Assurance department for serial production

C / Managing warranty issue
 

• Ensure problem solving process and warranty process are managed for issue detected on serial life of the project

• Participate to analysis and curative actions defined by projects and sites 

• Ensure solution are defined and proposed to site respecting reactivity target

• Ensure Return of Experience are defined and used on next project to avoid recurrence

What do I need to qualify for this job ?

• Knowledge & Experience :

• 03 to 05 years’ experience in Production Management, Product Engineering or Industrial Engineering

• Mechanical Engineering background with strong technical knowledge in metallic products and processes (Alu profile assemblies, Sheet Metal Work) to ensure design feasibility and assess supplier manufacturing

• Special processes knowledge (Bonding, Welding, Painting)

• Practice of problem-solving methods (8D, QRQC …) and risk analysis methods (FMEA…)

• Able to work in an international and multi-sites organization

• Travel : 40% of the time, in France and abroad (Europe, Turkey, India, China...)

• Competencies & Skills :

• Rigor and discipline, resilience

• Leadership, Reactivity

• Communication skills

• Fluent English mandatory (written and spoken)

• Team Management : None

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.   

Job Type:​Experienced​