Quality Inspector

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.  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.

Job Title: Industrial Quality Inspector – Boksburg (Temp)

HAF nr:  447239

At Alstom, 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.   

At Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd, we strive to deliver best in class locomotives to our customer for use of freight transportation on the railway corridors of South Africa.

Alstom Rolling Stock South Africa (Pty) Ltd is looking for an Industrial Quality Inspector for our Traxx Africa project based in Boksburg.  This is a Limited Duration Contract of more or less 17 months. 

THE PURPOSE OF THE INDUSTRIAL QUALITY INSPECTOR IS TO:

The Quality inspector ensures the compliance of products and parts delivered by the ALSTOM facilities. He / She performs inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures according to the applicable instructions on products ready for delivery and on products during their manufacturing process.  He / She validates manufacturing control plans. These control plans are written in close relationship with PME (Process & Manufacturing Engineering) teams.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY OF THE INDUSTRIAL QUALITY INSPECTOR WILL BE:

• Perform inspections and ensure product compliance (check after rework).
• Records inspection results in the industrial digital tools as required.
• Perform destructive & non-destructive examination when required and qualified.
• Maintain inspection records per component, assembly and vehicle.
• Maintain Quality documentation for components, assemblies and vehicles.
• Participate in customer joint inspections.
• Preparation of approval and shipping documents.
• Control the correct calibration of critical equipment's and instrumentations used in the inspections.
• Problem Solving
• NCR Management
• Leading Quality
• Audits
• Updating dynamic quality database

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements: 

• Visual Testing/Welding Inspection Level 2
• Boilermaker or Welder Trade qualification will be advantageous.
• Minimum 3 years quality control experience
• Proven visual welding inspection experience
• Experienced in Dimensional Measurements and Inspections
• Microsoft office proficiency at intermediate level
• Able to read and interpret engineering and manufacturing drawings
• Audit experience will be advantageous
• Problem Solving skills will be required
• Definition of PFMEA and Control Plan knowledge will be advantageous
• Safety and Quality experience
• Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage
• Fluent in English
• Knowledge of Quality standard (ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI, …) and quality tools required.
• Document Management Experience
• Experience in operational activities

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Agile mindset
• Inclusive mindset
• Responsible mindset
• Strong sense of work ethic
• Resilient, driven with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE"
• Prior exposure to high pressured environments
• Keen mind to deal with unexpected challenges
• Solution orientated
• Deadline driven
• Collaborative mindset
• Team Player
• Passionate
• Rigor,
• Strong communicator
• Excellent time management

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

We will recruit according to the requirements of our Company’s Employment Equity Plan.

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.