VIE - Project Quality and Safety Coordinator (PrQSM)

Alstom; Zürich; On-site; CHF 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Zurich is seeking a VIE / Student within the Site Quality team to apply quality management and continuous improvement in a cutting-edge field. You’ll support quality assurance activities, performance monitoring, documentation, problem-solving and data-driven improvements across Engineering, Supplier Quality, Project Management and Operations.

Specifically you’ll back Service Business in PRQSM activities, PQMPs, quality dashboards, audits and process compliance in an international

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering or related field.
• Fluency in English (mandatory). German is a plus.
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (ISO 9001, IRIS) is a plus.
• Lean Six Sigma training or exposure is appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Support the preparation, update, and monitoring of Project Quality Management Plans (PQMP).
• Assist in coordinating project quality deliverables and action plans.
• Participate in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving using 8D, QRQC and FMEA.
• Contribute to quality improvement projects aimed at reducing Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ).
• Develop and maintain quality dashboards and performance reports.
• Handle NCR process in service.
• Support internal quality audits and process compliance assessments.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Data-driven approach

Strong communication

Attention to detail

International environment curiosity

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Quality Management or related

Tools

Power BI

Excel VBA

SharePoint

Job description

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VIE - Project Quality and Safety Coordinator (PrQSM)

Date: 24 Sept 2026

Company: Alstom

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 VIE / Student within the Site Quality team in Zurich we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your passion for quality management and continuous improvement in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.

You’ll contribute to customer satisfaction by supporting quality assurance activities, performance monitoring, quality documentation management, problem-solving initiatives, and continuous improvement projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Supplier Quality, Project Management, and Operations), assist in quality process compliance assessments, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of supporting Service Business in PRQSM activities : Project Quality Management Plans (PQMP) and customer satisfaction initiatives, but also contribute to digitalization and data-driven quality improvements.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting the preparation, update, and monitoring of Project Quality Management Plans (PQMP).
• Assisting in coordinating project quality deliverables and action plans.
• Participating in root cause analysis and structured problem-solving activities using tools such as 8D, QRQC, and FMEA.
• Contributing to quality improvement projects aimed at reducing Cost of Non-Quality (CoNQ) and improving operational performance.
• Developing and maintaining quality dashboards and performance reports.
• Handling NCR process in service
• Supporting internal quality audits and process compliance assessments.

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:

• Pursuing or recently completed a Bachelor's or Master’s Degree in Quality Management, Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Business Engineering, or Data Analytics.
• Fluency in English (mandatory), German great to have .
• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems (e.g., ISO 9001, IRIS) is a plus.
• Basic knowledge of Power BI, Excel VBA, SharePoint, or similar digital tools.
• Lean Six Sigma training or academic exposure is appreciated.
• Previous internship or academic project in Quality, Engineering, Manufacturing, or Operations is preferred.
• Analytical and data-driven mindset with strong communication skills.
• Attention to detail, rigor, and a process-oriented approach.
• Curiosity and willingness to learn in an international environment.

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.»