Serial Supplier 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.

Whether you’re a recent engineering graduate or an experienced professional looking to grow your career, we invite you to take on exciting challenges with us.

Join us in Hornell, NY, as a Supplier Quality Project Engineer on a full-time on-site position, and be part of a team that ensures excellence in every component that goes into our trains. 

Your Future Role

As a Supplier Quality Project Engineer, you will play a key role in ensuring the quality and reliability of components delivered by our suppliers. Whether you're a recent graduate or in the early stages of your engineering career, this is a unique opportunity to grow, learn, and make a real impact in the rail industry.

We’ll look to you for: 

•  React promptly to supplier issues and initiate Non-Conformity Reports (NCRs).
•  Coordinate replacement of defective parts and implement containment actions.
•  Invoice suppliers for Cost of Non-Quality (CONQ S1).
•  Manage supplier waiver requests.
•  Drive supplier escalation process. 

•  Organize supplier retrofits.
•  Decide and implement quality walls, pre-shipment inspections when necessary.

•  Secure robust containment plans to protect manufacturing lines.
•  Challenge suppliers to deliver effective corrective and preventive actions.
•  Verify action effectiveness through evidence and supplier visits.
•  Develop improvement roadmaps for underperforming suppliers.
•  Conduct regular reviews and site visits.

•  Perform quality review and inspections for parts not listed in the Supplier Part List.
•  Participate in Return of Experience (REX) analysis for trusted suppliers.

• Prepare and monitor supplier quality reviews at the unit level.
• Address and resolve top recurring issues.

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:

•  Understanding of root cause analysis tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone Diagram).
•  Ability to interpret and apply control plans, FMEA, and corrective actions.
•  Experience or coursework in manufacturing, mechanical, or industrial engineering - preffered.
•  Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Outlook).
•  Ability to manage time effectively and make decisions.

•  Strong collaboration and communication skills across teams.
•  Clear and confident communication—both written and verbal.
•  Ability to lead meetings, drive action plans, and resolve conflicts constructively.

•  Konwledge of international standards (ISO 9001, IRIS, etc.) and supplier diversity.
•  Availability and willingness to travel for supplier audits and site visits (up tp 50% of time).
•  Commitment to ethical sourcing and sustainability.
•  Intercultural awareness.

Things You'll Enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey—the rail industry is here to stay, and so is your opportunity to grow. You’ll also:

•  Work with high-level supplier quality standards and innovative tools to ensure excellence in our products. 
•  Progress toward leading quality projects that align with strategic goals and elevate our industry standing.
•  Mentorship from experienced engineers and quality leaders.
•  Hands-on experience with global suppliers and real-world quality challenges.
•  Career development through structured learning and performance feedback.
•  Impactful work contributing to safer, greener transportation.
•  Inclusive culture where everyone—regardless of gender, background, or experience—is empowered to succeed.
•  Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k).

Base Salary Range: 

In accordance with New York State law, the anticipated salary range for this position is $70,000 - $83,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, and qualifications. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include bonuses, incentive pay, or other forms of compensation. 

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.