Supplier Quality Engineer 1

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 onsite Supplier Quality Serial Life Engineer in Plattsburgh, NY, US we’re looking for?

Your future role

The Incoming inspector ensures the compliance of purchased products and parts delivered to the ALSTOM facilities. He / She performs inspections, checks, and follows sampling procedures according to the applicable instructions on products having been delivered by suppliers before their use in production.

Accountabilities & Authorities:

• Perform inspections according to Incoming Control Plan
• Accept or Reject products as defined in the inspection instruction/ checklist
• Records inspection results in the digital tools as required
• Accurately document Non-conformity when applicable with clear characterization
• Complete all associated Non-conformity activities such as completing the QM order, blocking stock and tasking appropriate parties in the ERP system (ex GSI) to initiate the NCR resolution process
• Ensure the use of calibrated equipment and instrumentations used in the inspections.
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Assist in the writing and updating inspection procedures, control plan and checklists.
• Inspect and sort material from inventory purges as directed by SQ Serial or Supply chain
• Inform supply chain and supplier quality on NCRs and impact of defects on part availability
• Coordinate outside special process inspection or outside lab testing if required, with incoming inspection leader
• Supports the SQ Serial and Incoming Inspection leader by providing inspection-related data for KPIs
• Participates in daily meetings and fulfills daily priorities as set by the Incoming Inspection leader

Performance measurements:

• Complete inspections within allocated target lead time and ensure priority inspections are completed ontime
• Accuracy and correct defect characterization in NCRs and related ERP tasks (blocking stock, tasking, etc)
• Ensure continuous improvement with a downward trend in quantity of NCRs detected after incoming inspection during the production cycle (non-functional issues only)

MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES

Educational Requirements

Desirable:

• Associates degree or diploma, technical major preferred.
• Qualified on special process of his/her scope of work.
• Railway experience a "plus".

Experience

Desirable:

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

Competencies & Skills

• Analytical and detail-oriented
• Rigor and process-oriented
• Ease to communicate with business partners
• Mechanically or electrically inclined, comfortable using measurement tools
• Experience in operational activities, in documentation management & collaboration and team working.

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.