SPQD Leader

Req ID: 506580 

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.

Could you be the full-time SPQD Lead (Motors) in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu we’re looking for?

Your role as SPQD Lead

• Take on a new challenge and apply your supplier quality management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and dynamic teammates.

• You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring supplier quality for designated commodities across projects, contributing to the delivery of reliable and innovative mobility solutions. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, and project management), conduct supplier risk assessments, and ensure compliance with Alstom standards, and much more.

• You’ll specifically take care of monitoring and validating supplier product/process development and deploying the Part Approval Process and SPQD cycle, but also support resolution of non-conformities and warranty issues until FAI Go.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading supplier quality activities for designated commodities across projects

• Monitoring and validating supplier product/process development against Alstom standards

• Defining and deploying the Part Approval Process and SPQD cycle

• Conducting supplier risk assessments and ensuring compliance before “Go Order”

• Making Go/No-Go decisions for production and FAI milestones

• Tracking supplier deliverables via the Supplier Quality Portal (SQP) and driving suppliers to meet FAI Go On-Time targets

• Evaluating supplier maturity (FMEA, control plans, work instructions)

• Preparing incoming inspection requirements for first deliveries

• Reporting regularly on project quality status and contributing to continuous improvement

• Role: Individual Contributor, Primary reporting to SPQD Manager and Dotted line to Site Quality Head.

All about you

We value your passion and attitude. 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:

• Education: Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

• Experience: Minimum 10–15 years with strong exposure in Supplier Quality of machining, welding, and casting components from motor or gearbox assembly, generator manufacturing, or rotary motor products

• Understanding of supplier quality management and industrial processes (forging, heat treatment, brazing, painting)

• Knowledge of risk analysis methodologies (PFMEA, control plans)

• Familiarity with CMM inspection, SPC, MSA, and GR&R

• Experience in technical specification validation and supplier audits

• Proficiency in English, Hindi, and Tamil

• Shift: General Shift

• Travel: Up to 50% travel across India, primarily to western and central regions.

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 security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive 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 leadership roles or other career advancements

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