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JOB TITLE & JOB CODE Supplier Quality Engineer
PURPOSE OF THE JOB Be the key Supplier Quality Development referent for the given scope & Influence both Commodity strategy and Suppliers to improve the quality performance level of purchased parts & services, through qualification and development of suppliers.Drive systematic and continuous Suppliers' Quality Performance analysis within its scope to identify and implement adequate improvement/development actions for key suppliers.ORGANISATION Organization structure (job belongs to) Operations / Group or Region Procurement / Supplier Development
Reports directly to: Supplier Strategic Development (SSD) Group Manager – Domain or Region or Cluster
Other reporting to: N/A
Direct reports: N/A
Network & Links Internal Supplier Quality / Global Procurement / Quality & Region Management / Technical & Industrial Experts / Supplier DevelopmentExternal External SuppliersMAIN RESPONSABILITIES Deploy the Supplier Quality Development (SQD) strategy within the Commodity Be the Supplier Quality referent for the Global/Regional Commodity Manager to influence the Procurement strategy and to improve the quality performance.Advise the Procurement Commodity in the definition and execution of the procurement commodity strategy.Conduct regular reviews at Commodity level to ensure the deployment of Supplier Development (SD) strategy and provide consolidated view of supplier Panel's Quality performance & maturity to the Commodity Manager.Deliver "Off-cycle" evaluation of Supplier's industrial Processes – Generic and Special Processes audits Define and consolidate the SD Priority List on Quality (list of the most important and impacting suppliers) for its scope and the associated yearly audit plan.Deliver the off-cycle audit plan for the Suppliers included in the related SD Priority List and manage the closing of the issues on time.Ensure consistency of the audits delivered by the Regional SQ qualified auditors for the suppliers belonging to his/her scope of responsibility (suppliers being part or not of the SD Priority List).Achieve the SQD commitment and objectives related to Priority List in term of evaluation and qualification coverage, with adequate audits and Follow-up.Measure, Improve and sustain Quality performance of suppliers Consolidate and analyze the quality performance of the suppliers under its scope of responsibility.Communicate to the suppliers their Quality Performance (e.g. contribute to the QCDTE performance letter, Quarterly Business Review, …).Drive, when nominated as leader, the Supplier Quality Escalation Process for the suppliers escalated (YELLOW / RED / Red With Resident) for its scope – in case of local management of the escalation status, bring the adequate support to the ALSTOM Site.Contribute to the Global Quality performance of the Suppliers all along the life cycle (FAI, NCE, Warranty) by identifying and implementing Quality development initiatives for the most strategic/critical suppliers.Leverage Supplier Quality network knowledge Be the worldwide Supplier Quality referent regarding the Suppliers and commodities under its responsibility and provide support for resolution of the critical issues or crisis.Contribute to the development of the Supplier Quality Network in partnership with other Supplier Quality departments.Animate REX / Good practices & SQ community for the commodity, including REX from project quality activities.When relevant (eg. for Special Process experts or Special Process SQD referent or recognized by Quality Academy), bring its expertise to support worldwide supplier Quality network (trainings, qualifications, critical issues management, …).Contribute to the definition and deployment of SD and SQD tools, methods and Processes Promote Supplier Development and Supplier Quality initiatives and Ways of Working across internal business partners and towards Suppliers.Apply and enforce the proper application of SQD standards across its network and on its scope.Contribute to the Working Groups to continuously improve Supplier Quality Standards / Processes / Tools / Methodologies / …Frequent travels required for the position (minimum 60% of the time) – Domestic and international MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES Educational Requirements Mandatory: Graduated from Technical and/or Quality Engineering degree.Master's degree level or equivalent.Experience Mandatory: 5-10 years of experience in Industry with position such as Quality, Production, Engineering or equivalent.Quality tools experienced (e.g. problem solving/Risk management tools).Manufacturing Processes knowledge.Experience in managing global suppliers.Audits – technics & behavior.Lean manufacturing & six sigma methodologies.Knowledge of IRIS Standard requirements.Knowledge of QMS/EHS/SAFETY.Experience and knowledge in the products of his/her scope.Leadership with strong communication and influencing skills.International and multi-cultural mindset.Ability to work in a matrix organization.Autonomous & Rigorous.Continuous improvement mindset and customer oriented.You don't 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, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!
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.
Job Type: Experienced
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