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

Could you be the full-time Field Project Quality Engineer in Brasov we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to Claudiu - D&IS Site Quality Manager , and work alongside dynamic, adaptable and forward-thinking teammates. You will support the Project Quality & Safety Manager (PrQSM) and Project Team, to ensure the project Quality assurance and control plan on installation site is established and effectively implemented.

We’ll look to you for:

Accountability & Authorities

• Management:
  • Supervise Subsystem Quality Inspectors
  • Manage interfaces with Customer representative for sub-system of his/her scope
  • Guide sub-system installation team in understanding Quality & Safety contributions to the project.

• Quality Process for sub-system of his/her scope (construction, installation, …)
  • Establish, implement, validate (for sub-contractors) & update Quality Installation Control Plans and relevant QC forms in accordance with the contract requirements, Alstom processes and REX from previous project. Ensure its proper application.
  • Ensure the control of output of quality documents/records on site:
    • Ensure that Subsystem Quality team under his/her supervision is working with the latest version of Control Documents, Method Statements, ITPs (Inspection and Test Plan) and Construction Drawings (IFC – Issued for construction…)
    • Ensure the Alstom/subcontractors work is executed with approved documents (IFC)
    • Ensure proper traceability & records maintained for monitoring and measuring devices etc.
  • Perform Site Quality Animation with cross function team & ensure right-first time mind-set is deployed within the construction/ installation environment of Sub-System of his/her scope
  • Prepare the Sub-System Punch list (internal / customer) & Outstanding works list in conjunction with the Installation team & support the PrQSM to perform the criticality assessment (Safety, Operational, Functional, Technical, documentation etc.)
  • Lead continuous improvement/problem solving activities at Subsystem Installation level in order to reduce the costs of non-quality (8D, QRQC, REX …)
  • Provide quality awareness on installation activities planned for the project and if needed organize quality trainings for installation team
  • Support installation team regarding the self-inspection, delegation of control (Training, audit, …)
  • Support PrQSM to drive DfQ process (Initiate readiness review of Subsystem GRs to deliver M+2 look ahead forecast, collect/ archive GR evidence with project stakeholder …).

• Quality assurance / Quality control:
  • Accept or reject products as defined in the work instructions with Expert support if needed / Stop the installation activities in case of a defect which justifies mandatory rework
  • Perform, participate or delegate Site Quality inspections of installation (Alstom or sub-contractors’ scope)
  • Perform / participate to customer joint inspections
  • Prepare inspection reports & document inspection results in the relevant tool as per project rules
  • Manage NCR’s for non-compliant products / process:  Issue report, performs first characterization, record in relevant tool
  • Ensure the follow-up of the Site Acceptance Tests (SAT), including the monitoring of reserves until their closure
  • Prepare / co-ordinate submission by sub-contractor of Inspection Request to the Customer in coordination with Sub-System / System PrQSM & Project Team.
  • Ensure customer approval, documents validation & compliance of the installation activities before final acceptance
  • Participate to Internal Hand-Over between construction, installation, and T&C teams & to External Hand-Over between Installation /T&C and Customer
  • Support the PrQSM in reporting quality KPI, identifying improvement opportunities and raising safety alerts
  • Support SQ/Sourcing team to manage suppliers NCR / Quality control of supplied installation material
  • Support 4M preparation
  • Support on request project Audits (internal / external).

Performance measurements

• Completeness & Timely Documentation release of his/her scope of responsibility
• 0 major NCR from Customer / 3rd party on document control process of his/her scope of responsibility
• Timely closure of punch / snag list
• Timely Closure of NCR (reactivity on problem solving QRQC / 8D)
• CONQ deployment / follow up and analysis

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: 

• Technical mastering of railway products.
• Experience in operational activities and in documentation control
• Ability to work in a matrix organization.
• Good reporting skills and clear communication
• Knowledge of Quality standard (ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI, ECM...)
• Knowledge of problem-solving tools (QRQC / PDCA / Root cause analysis tools...)
• Demonstrate leadership capabilities
• Proactive & Persistent
• Collaboration and team working
• Capacity to work under pressure

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 safety & security standards for rail traffic management
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, friendly 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 Safety Assurance Management or other projects/teams
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

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 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.