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Supplier Product Quality Development Engineer (SPQD Engineer)

Alstom25 days ago
Saint-Bruno, Quebec, Canada
Senior Level
Full-Time

Top Benefits

Life Insurance
Medical Insurance
Pension

About the role

Req ID:497597    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 SPQD Engineer in Saint-Bruno we’re looking for?   Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your supplier quality and process development expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside proactive and collaborative teammates. You'll ensure that supplier product and process developments meet contract and quality requirements for purchased parts. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, and project management), oversee supplier quality activities, and much more. You’ll specifically take care of monitoring and validating supplier product/process development against Alstom standards, but also coordinate First Article Inspections (FAI) and support the resolution of non-conformities.   We’ll look to you for:

Leading supplier quality activities for designated commodities across projects

Defining and deploying the Part Approval Process and SPQD cycle

Conducting supplier risk assessments and ensuring compliance before “Go Order”

Making Go/No-Go decisions for production and FAI milestones

Tracking supplier deliverables via the Supplier Quality Portal (SQP)

Driving suppliers to meet FAI Go On Time targets and escalating issues when needed

Evaluating supplier maturity, including FMEA, control plans, and work instructions

Preparing incoming inspection requirements for first deliveries

Reporting regularly on project quality status and contributing to continuous improvement (REX, APSYS)

  All about you We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Bachelor’s degree in Quality, Engineering, or equivalent

Minimum 5 years’ experience in manufacturing, quality, or project roles

Familiarity with supplier qualification standards (ISO, ASME, IRIS)

Ability to interpret technical documentation and supplier contracts

Proficiency in SAP or similar ERP systems

Fluency in French and English

Expertise in supplier quality processes (development & execution)

Knowledge in FRP materials and processes, including mechanical properties, thermal performance, and aging characteristics of FRP in interior applications

Experience with surface finish and bonding techniques, such as gel coat applications, surface preparation, and adhesive bonding

Familiarity with tooling and mold validation for FRP production

Strong leadership and communication skills

Proactive problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset

Knowledge of quality tools (PFMEA, control plans, QRQC, 8D, etc.)

  Things you’ll enjoy Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our dynamic and flexible working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Progress towards leadership or technical expert roles

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

  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!   Bilingualism Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.    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.

About Alstom

Transportation Equipment Manufacturing
10,000+

Alstom commits to contribute to a low carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions that people enjoy riding. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, Alstom offers its diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. With its presence in 63 countries and a talent base of over 80,000 people from 175 nationalities, the company focuses its design, innovation, and project management skills to where mobility solutions are needed most. 

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