Site Supplier Quality Manager (f/m/d)

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 Site Supplier Quality Manager (f/m/d) in Kassel we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

More than 35,000 locomotives have already travelled the world from Kassel. At Alstom's traditional site in Kassel, in addition to new construction, service for the well-known Traxx locomotive platform is playing an increasingly important role. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Site Quality Director and lead a dedicated team of 8 employees.

We’ll look for you to :

• Collaborate with SPQD and incoming inspectors to ensure that control plans are defined and registered in the ERP system.

• Ensure that inspection instructions/checklists are defined and made available to the incoming inspectors.

• Ensure that the Serial SQ Team on-site is responsive and efficient.

• Prepare reports and quality assessments for suppliers for top management on significant quality issues and action plans, including managing the red and yellow status of suppliers with current quality problems.

• Set quality commitments for suppliers in alignment with Alstom’s procurement objectives.

• Ensure appropriate risk management of supplier quality and provide specific mitigation plans.

• Ensure the execution of source inspections for less critical purchased parts (not in the supplier inventory).

• If necessary, ensure the coordination of project supplier quality activities for large projects, including setting up and maintaining the supplier list, prioritizing and coordinating the FAI activities conducted by the SPQD teams, as well as regularly communicating project supplier quality activities with the project team.

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:

• Completed degree from a university or engineering school (Master's degree).

• Experience in industrial planning / Solid knowledge of MS Project and Excel.

• Understanding of the End-to-End (E2E) vision for the industrial planning process and the process impacts in ERP for procurement and manufacturing.

• Good knowledge in the field of ERP.

• Fluent in German; good English skills (minimum B2 level).

• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

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:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility

• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)

• Work in a tradition-rich site with excellent public transportation access and free car parking

• Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models

• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries

• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes

• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events

• Access to corporate benefits

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!

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.