Supplier Product Quality Development Manager

Req ID:517344 

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 Supplier Product Quality Development (SPQD) Manager in Istanbul we’re looking for?

Your future role

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

You'll ensure the successful deployment of Supplier Quality Assurance requirements in product and process development for purchased parts, while leading and supporting problem-solving initiatives for escalated warranty issues. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across procurement, quality, engineering, and projects, manage SPQD engineers, and drive supplier development activities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of ensuring the delivery of project quality activities for critical purchased parts, but also manage the SPQD team to align with global and regional strategies.

We’ll look to you for:

• Ensuring the application of the Development for Quality (DFQ) process for purchased parts and validating key milestones.

• Driving risk identification and mitigation during supplier selection phases.

• Managing and developing the SPQD team by assigning activities, consolidating workloads, and preparing training plans.

• Developing and deploying new SPQD hubs in the region as needed.

• Leading supplier escalation processes and contributing to issue resolution.

• Organizing the collection and implementation of Return on Experience (RoE) insights.

• Ensuring compliance with safety and HSE regulations across all activities.

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:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or equivalent (Master’s degree is a plus).

• Familiarity with supplier qualification standards (ISO, ASME, IRIS, etc.).

• Proficiency in managing budgets and supplier invoices.

• Experience in supplier relationship management and quality tools (e.g., PFMEA, control plans, 8D).

• Competency in SAP or similar systems and preparing KPIs and presentations.

• Strong leadership, communication, and team management skills, including remote management.

• Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

• Experience in the manufacturing industry, quality roles, or project management (minimum of 5 years).

• Proactive mindset with the ability to train and develop teams.

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 routine tasks

• Work with innovative solutions and new standards in supplier quality management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to high-impact and innovative projects

• Utilise our flexible and inclusive 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 programs

• Progress towards leadership roles in the supplier quality domain

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical)

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​