Railway Quality Specialist

3 weeks ago


Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa Alstom Full time

At Alstom, we are committed to creating a sustainable future for transportation. As part of our team, you will play a critical role in ensuring the quality of our railway products.

Salary: R450,000 - R550,000 per annum

Job Description:

We are seeking a skilled Railway Quality Specialist to join our team in Durban. In this role, you will be responsible for driving the process of non-conformities on purchased parts, from defect characterization to closure of curative actions.

Main Responsibilities:

  • Characterize defects on purchased parts and write relevant reports to limit production disturbances.
  • Secure the production line by ensuring no other defective parts are available with clear mapping and physical identification.
  • Organize re-feeding to the line with new conform parts within the takt-time of the line.
  • Manage first-level containment with control and sorting activities, including coordination with suppliers.
  • Block stock for non-conform parts and request new control keys in ERP for incoming inspection.
  • Create Non-conformity reports in ERP and SQP, and notify suppliers via Supplier Quality Portal tool.
  • Manage supplier rework activities and participate in daily and weekly meetings with stakeholders.

EHS Responsibilities:

  • Ensure safety guidelines are applied and manufacturing equipment is used properly.
  • Enforce prevention plans and take required actions when confronted with hazards.
  • Report deviations on the production line or in the warehouse and organize problem-solving within the department.

Requirements:

  • Diploma/Degree in Quality/Engineering Technician with 2 years' rail experience.
  • Strong problem-solving skills and experience in Quality or Production.
  • Knowledge of Alstom tools (SQP, SAP, Supplier Quality) and ability to read drawings.
  • Special processes like welding, gluing, wiring, crimping/riveting advantageous.
  • Basic understanding of Supply Chain and Quality background, including reading drawings and inspection.

Competencies:

  • Reactivity, resilience, rigor, and good communication skills.
  • Collaboration & team spirit, railway products knowledge, and ability to read drawings.
  • Knowledge of norms, problem-solving methodology, and tools.
  • Agile, inclusive, and responsible mindset, strong work ethic, driven attitude, and keen mind to deal with unexpected challenges.


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