Process Industrial Quality Leader

Alstom•Atlanta, GA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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 Process Industrial Quality (PIQ) Manager/Engineer in Atlanta, GA we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your quality assurance and process optimization expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, dynamic, and innovative teammates. You'll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards while driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain), lead quality activities in the workshop, and spearhead initiatives to reduce defects and improve performance, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of managing industrial quality standards during manufacturing processes, but also ensure compliance with customer and internal specifications.

Requirements

Master’s degree in engineering (electromechanical, electrical, material, mechanical) or equivalent for Engineers; Associate degree for Technicians
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications, with familiarity in using test equipment
Special Process Qualification at Level 2 (Quality Academy criteria)
Experience managing quality tools such as problem-solving methodologies, Lean, or Six Sigma
Knowledge of quality and industrial processes
Proficiency in using digital tools
Rigor, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset
International mindset and fluency in English
Ability to work in a matrix organization and manage pressure effectively
Knowledge of quality standards like ISO 9001, IRIS, or CMMI

Nice To Haves

Technical expertise in railway products
Experience in project management or auditing

Responsibilities

Managing Industrial Quality (IQ) activities in the workshop, including people, processes, and performance
Performing Defects per Unit (DpU) and external demerit analysis to lead effective quality improvement initiatives
Supporting decision-making for handovers (GO/NOGO) and exercising veto rights when necessary
Stopping production when necessary for safety or quality concerns
Participating in criticality matrix analysis and contributing to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)
Leading Failure Analysis Reports (FAR) and participating in Failure Mode Reviews (FMR) and Supplier Material Reviews (SMR)
Implementing and regularly updating Quality Control Plans during pre-serial and serial manufacturing activities
Ensuring the availability and compliance of Car History Books before product shipping
Managing internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and supporting their closure through problem-solving methodologies
Qualifying manufacturing teams for self-inspection and managing workstation inspection processes
Performing workstation audits and participating in product inspections when required