Industrial Quality Engineer

• Manage IQ (Industrial Quality) activities in the workshop: People, Process & Performance
• Perform DpU / External Demerit analysis to lead Line Quality Animation with industrial cross-functional teams
• Support decisions for all Hand Overs (GO/NOGO) and hold NO GO veto rights when required
• Stop production for mandatory reasons (e.g. safety-related rework)
• Participate in Criticality Matrix analysis & contribute to Process FMEA
• Lead FAR and participate in FMR / SMR
• Implement & regularly update Quality Control Plans during pre- and serial-manufacturing activities
• Ensure availability of Car History Book & compliance of manufactured products before shipping

Industrial Quality Engineering / Technician Responsibilities

• Support PIQ within scope
• Manage Internal NCRs: Assist NCR team with problem-solving until closure (e.g. QRQC)
• Participate in customer inspections
• Qualify manufacturing teams for Self-Inspection
• Manage Workstation Dynamic Checklists (Self-Inspection & Workstation Inspection)
• Perform Workstation Audits and follow-ups
• Conduct or assist with product inspections when required (e.g. PCx)

Performance Measurements

• Reduce External Demerits, Defects per Unit, and First Pass Yield to meet defined targets
• Reduce CONQ (Cost of Non-Quality) per unit to meet objectives
• Achieve APSYS score objectives related to Industrial Quality requirements

Main Required Competencies

Educational Requirements

Mandatory:

• Master's degree in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Electromechanical, Materials) or equivalent for Engineers
• Associate degree for Technicians (e.g. BTS equivalent – 2 years post-high school technical degree)
• Ability to read drawings/specifications and use testing equipment
• Special Process Qualification Level 2 (Quality Academy criteria)
• Experience with Quality tools (Problem Solving, Lean Six Sigma, etc.)

Desirable:

• Railway industry experience

Experience

Mandatory:

• Knowledge of industrial-level Quality processes
• Management experience (for PIQ Manager/Leader)
• Familiarity with digital tools

Desirable:

• 5 years of industrial experience
• Project management experience
• Audit experience

Competencies & Skills

• Strong rigor & communication skills
• Technical expertise in railway products
• International mindset & English fluency (for PIQ Manager/Leader)
• Ability to thrive in a matrix organization and handle pressure
• Knowledge of standards (ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI) and Quality tools