Industrial Quality Engineer

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.

The Opportunity

Alstom has been awarded the PTA Australia’s $1.6 billion Railcar Program.  As part of the project we will design, manufacture and maintain 246 new railcars needed for METRONET projects and the replacement of the A-series trains. We will also deliver 6 DMU railcars to replace the five diesel railcars that operate the twice daily Australind service between Perth and Bunbury.
 
We a have a new position open for an Industrial Quality Engineer to join Alstom on the Perth Metronet Project. The position is based in Alstom's Bellevue facility in Perth, Western Australia and is a 18-month contract. This role will be supporting and driving the Quality and Compliance throughout the business unit during Manufacturing and Testing & Commissioning activities of Rolling Stock.  

This role will report to our Industrial Quality Manager and will be responsible for ensuring that the right first time is achieved for our local project, as well as to ensure that the manufacturing and test processes are followed. This role will ensure that the Rolling Stock is built to specification and ensures that the manufacturing and test records are produced on time and accurately.

Key responsibilities 

• Ensure products are compliant to Engineering specifications and Design requirements
• Perform Inspections and ensure product compliance (including checks after rework). In-process inspection of Components, Assemblies, and Vehicles to the established criteria and specifications
• Records inspection results in the industrial digital tools as required
• Manage Internal NCR: Support NCR team to complete characterization until closure using Problem Solving methodology (e.g. QRQC)
• Perform DpU / External Demerit analysis to lead efficient Line Quality Animation with industrial cross function team
• Support the decision for all Hand Overs (GO / NOGO) & keeps NO GO Veto Right in any case
• Participate in Customer Inspections
• Qualify manufacturing teams regarding the Self-Inspection
• Perform Workstation Audit & Follow-up
• Perform or participate to inspections of products when required (e.g. PCx)
• Lead FAR & Participate to FMR / SMR
• Implement & Regularly update of Quality Control Plans during Pre & Serial manufacturing activities
• Ensure availability of Car History Book & Compliance of the manufactured products before shipping
• CONQ per unit (Cost Of Non Quality) reduction to achieve objective defined

Key Requirements

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical) or equivalent experience, will consider Associate Degree with Electrical / mechanical backgrounds
• Must be able to read drawings / specifications and familiar with a variety of test equipment
• Experience in managing Quality tools (Problem solving, Lean Six Sigma, …)
• Knowledgeable of PFMEA, Control Plans
• Experience with ISO9001 Quality Management System, experience with Line Auditing desirable

This is a unique and exciting project working with our global company on a local project. We offer a competitive salary and other great employee benefits for this role. If you believe you have the right skills and experience, please APPLY NOW!

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply.

We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com.

For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.

As part of the application process, you will be required to undergo pre-employment reference and medical checks, including drug and alcohol testing.