SPQD Engineer

Req ID:462858 

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

Network & Links

Internal

• Quality domain , Supplier Quality domain
• Procurement community and Domain(s)
• Site SQ manager / SQ Serial Engineer / SQ Project Engineer / Other SPQD domain (engineer or manager)
• SQ Network
• Engineering organizations
• Projects team
• Industrialization

External

• Suppliers, Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing OEM's, Supplier Quality knowledgable.

SPQD: Drive on-cycle project supplier quality activities for designated commodities for all projects delivered in the country/cluster.

SPQD Hub: Serve all projects worldwide for suppliers managed in hub mode.

Quality activities during of Supplier Product/Process development:

• Monitor quality during the development phase of the supplier's product/process and ensure compliance with Alstom requirements
• Deliver project quality activities for critical purchased parts for his/her commodity from the release of the first Supplier Part List till the obtention of a positive First Article Inspection (FAI* with Go status): define & deploy the Part Approval Process/Supplier Product Quality Development cycle, contribute to all DFQ* milestones for the purchased part (descending and mounting phases of the V-cycle).
• Perform supplier quality risk assessments at Business award stage.
• Ensure with the project team that Quality Alstom requirements are respected by the supplier before the “Go Order” milestone (Quality Specification and SPQD Plan clause by clause).
• Is accountable for operational delivery of the validation of the industrial capability of the manufacturing process of the supplier (out of scope: validation of product under the responsibility of engineering + industrial capacity).
• Is responsible of the Go/NoGo decision for “Go Production”, “Go for First Train Validation” and “FAI”, relying on inputs from Engineering for the product validation.
• Prepare and perform customer FAI when requested.
• Follow-up of the supplier deliverables through the dedicated portal: Supplier Quality Portal (SQP).
• Follow-up of supplier action plans; Supplier Quality Status (SQS). Drive supplier to meet FAI Go On Time target.
• Perform handover to Supplier Quality Serial Life (after FAI Go + first 3 successful deliveries)
• Trigger the supplier escalation process when SPQD deliverables are at risks & animate problem solving.
• Evaluate the maturity level of the supplier through the study of FMEA’s, control plan, skills matrix, work instructions, etc…
• Deliver audits/assessments of suppliers in case they are not part of the Priority list when needed (when SPQD is recognized as a qualified auditor).
• Contribute to the solving of critical non-conformities and issues with suppliers, including warranty issues when escalated. In charge of Non Conformity problem solving until FAI Go and handover performed.
• In charge of preparing the first deliveries requirements for incoming inspection

Management performances and reporting:

• Perform regular reporting of his/her activities (Based on: DFQ gates preparation and status, Readiness reviews always done, FAI GO Right First Time, Open items follow-up, critical supplier monitoring, etc…).

Contribute to continuous improvement program

• Animate return of experience REX for his/her scope, sharing the operational experience and good practices through LLC (lesson learnt cards).
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs (APSYS).

*For the purpose of this job description, the following definitions apply:

SQ: Supplier Quality

SPQD: Supplier Product Quality Development

SPL: Supplier Part List

FAI: First Article Inspection

FMEA: Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

SQS: Supplier Quality Status

DFQ: Development for Quality

Educational Requirements 

Mandatory:

• Full time BE (Electrical & Electronics)
• English & Hindi fluent mandatory

Desirable:

• EMS OEM knowledge
• Supplier Quality Skills / Quality Basics in production
• Electronics product Manufacturing / Process knowledge 
• PCBA knowledge

Experience 

Mandatory:

• Experience of mini 5 to 7  years in Supplier Quality
• Familiar with supplier qualifications standards (ISO, ASME, IRIS, Local Standards, etc.)
• Min 5 years experience within manufacturing industry or in a Quality role or in a Project role
• Experience managing supplier relationships
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP system
• Quality professional background with knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, control plan, QRQC, 8D, Quality Wall, etc.).
• Competency to use computer applications
• Fluent in English.

Desirable:

• Knowledgeable in EMS , PCBA , MS office , SAP
• Management experience in Supplier Quality
• Railway experience a "plus".
• Quality inspection experience within manufacturing industry.
• Experience with typical products used and their defect modes
• Experience in Quality / audit are valued

Competencies & Skills

• Good communication, negotiation, leadership and initiative skills
• Strategic and methodical vision
• Good risk management and problem solving skills
• Agile, inclusive and responsible attitude
• Partnership attitude

Location :  Alstom Coimbatore

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