Site Quality Lead

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 80000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role:

Reporting to the Site Quality Manager Rollingstock the successful candidate 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. It will ensure that the Rolling Stock is built to specification and ensures that the manufacturing and test records are produced on time and accurately. This is a 18 month fixed term contract.

Alstom has been awarded the PTA Australias $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 (diesel multiple unit) railcars to replace the five diesel railcars that operate the twice daily Australind service between Perth and Bunbury.

A bit about your new role:

• Manage site Quality activities : Budget People Process & Performance
• Ensure regular Process FMEA Adapted Control Plan & Quality Control Plan update to improve Zero Defect objective especially for Special Processes
• Ensure Digitalization of Controls & Processes using innovations
• Perform analysis at site level to improve Industrial Quality Performance
• Escalade the main anomalies detected on the production lines at site level & ensure their effective treatment (Problem Solving tools).
• Support decision for all Hand Overs (GO / NO GO) & NO GO Veto Right in any case
• Stop the production if needed for mandatory reason (e.g. Safety impact needed rework)
• Lead quality animation methodology deployment in line with Continuous Improvement system
• Manage & develop the quality team using Quality Academy process & yearly training / qualification plan
• Enhance Customer satisfaction through periodic meetings Customers Surveys product delivery controls
• Manage and escalate Top issues impacting safety and customer.

All about you:

• Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical) or equivalent experience
• Ability to read drawings / specifications and familiar with a variety of test equipment
• Process Knowledge on Quality at Industrial level
• Proven experience in managing quality tools Lean Six Sigma etc.
• Proven experience on managing teams
• Knowledgeable of PFMEA and Control Plans
• ISO9001 Quality Management System experience with Line Auditing

We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!

What we can offer:

• Free Gym Memberships
• Free onsite secure parking
• Monthly team celebrations
• 18 weeks parental leave for primary carers & 2 weeks for secondary carers.
• Up to 2 extra days of leave (bridging leave) per year.

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