Supplier Product Quality Development Engineer

JOB TITLE & JOB CODE

Job Title (Job Code):            Supplier Product Quality Development Engineer (SPQD Engineer) (QC-SQ-03_001; QC-SQ-03_002)

PURPOSE OF THE JOB

In the assigned Domain of Region/Cluster:

• Deliver the project quality activities for purchased parts & ensure that suppliers’ product & process developments satisfy contract requirements.

ORGANISATION

Organization structure (job belongs to)

Quality of the Region / Cluster

Reports directly to:

Domain SPQD Manager / Cluster Supplier Quality manager

Other reporting to:

Direct reports:

None

Network & Links Position title of connected positions / functional report

Internal

• Procurement community and Domain(s)
• Site SQ manager / SQ Serial Engineer / SQ Project Engineer / Other SPQD domain (engineer or manager)
• SQ Network
• Engineering organizations
• Projects team
• Supply chain
• Industrialization

External

• Suppliers
• Customers

MAIN RESPONSABILITIES  

Scope:

SPQD: Drive on-cycle project supplier quality activities for designated commodities for all projects delivered in the country/cluster.

SPQD Hub: Serve all projects worldwide for suppliers managed in hub mode.

Quality activities during of Supplier Product/Process development:

• Monitor quality during the development phase of the supplier's product/process and ensure compliance with Alstom requirements
• Deliver project quality activities for critical purchased parts for his/her commodity from the release of the first Supplier Part List till the obtention of a positive First Article Inspection (FAI* with Go status): define & deploy the Part Approval Process/Supplier Product Quality Development cycle, contribute to all DFQ* milestones for the purchased part (descending and mounting phases of the V-cycle).
• Perform supplier quality risk assessments at Business award stage.
• Ensure with the project team that Quality Alstom requirements are respected by the supplier before the “Go Order” milestone (Quality Specification and SPQD Plan clause by clause).
• Is accountable for operational delivery of the validation of the industrial capability of the manufacturing process of the supplier (out of scope: validation of product under the responsibility of engineering + industrial capacity).
• Is responsible of the Go/NoGo decision for “Go Production”, “Go for First Train Validation” and “FAI”, relying on inputs from Engineering for the product validation.
• Prepare and perform customer FAI when requested.
• Follow-up of the supplier deliverables through the dedicated portal: Supplier Quality Portal (SQP).
• Follow-up of supplier action plans; Supplier Quality Status (SQS). Drive supplier to meet FAI Go On Time target.
• Perform handover to Supplier Quality Serial Life (after FAI Go + first 3 successful deliveries)
• Trigger the supplier escalation process when SPQD deliverables are at risks & animate problem solving.
• Evaluate the maturity level of the supplier through the study of FMEA’s, control plan, skills matrix, work instructions, etc…
• Deliver audits/assessments of suppliers in case they are not part of the Priority list when needed (when SPQD is recognized as a qualified auditor).
• Contribute to the solving of critical non-conformities and issues with suppliers, including warranty issues when escalated. In charge of Non Conformity problem solving until FAI Go and handover performed.
• In charge of preparing the first deliveries requirements for incoming inspection

Management performances and reporting:

• Perform regular reporting of his/her activities (Based on: DFQ gates preparation and status, Readiness reviews always done, FAI GO Right First Time, Open items follow-up, critical supplier monitoring, etc…).

Contribute to continuous improvement program

• Animate return of experience REX for his/her scope, sharing the operational experience and good practices through LLC (lesson learnt cards).
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement programs (APSYS).

*For the purpose of this job description, the following definitions apply:

SQ: Supplier Quality

SPQD: Supplier Product Quality Development

SPL: Supplier Part List

FAI: First Article Inspection

FMEA: Failure Mode and Effect Analysis

SQS: Supplier Quality Status

DFQ: Development for Quality

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements Describe the minimum educational requirement/level

Mandatory:

• Bachelor’s degree in Quality or Engineering or equivalent.
• Familiar with supplier qualifications standards (ISO, ASME, IRIS, Local Standards, etc.)
• Must be able to read supplier contracts and tec
• Must be able to understand technical documentation of the scope
• Competency to use computer applications
• Fluent in English.

Desirable:

• Master’s degree in Quality or Engineering or equivalent.
• Management experience in Supplier Quality
• Railway experience a "plus".

Experience Describe the knowledge and experience required for this role

Mandatory:

• Min 5 years experience within manufacturing industry or in a Quality role or in a Project role
• Experience managing supplier relationships
• Experience using SAP or similar ERP system
• Quality professional background with knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, control plan, QRQC, 8D, Quality Wall, etc.).

Desirable:

• Quality inspection experience within manufacturing industry.
• Experience with typical products used and their defect modes
• Experience in Quality / audit are valued

Competencies & Skills Describe the needed skills (technical & behavioral)

• Linked with the Quality & Continuous Improvement competencies Matrix
• Expertise in Supplier Quality processes at product & process development & execution phase
• Leadership, able to communicate with business partners
• Ability to train
• Proactive