VIE - QMS Coordinator Site

Alstom; Zürich; On-site; CHF 20,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Zürich, Switzerland, invites a VIE student to join the Site Quality team and drive the deployment and continuous improvement of the QMS on site. You will collaborate with the Site QMS Manager and cross-functional teams to ensure compliance with ISO9001/IRIS and external requirements.

This role focuses on supporting audits, KPI monitoring, documentation control, and driving corrective actions, with an emphasis on hands-on learning in a global industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Initial experience (internship or academic project) in Quality, Engineering, or Operations.
• Understanding of ISO9001 and IRIS standards.
• Interest in industrial or railway environments.

Responsibilities

• Support deployment and governance of QMS processes on site.
• Participate in internal audits and audit follow-up actions.
• Assist in monitoring KPIs related to QMS performance.
• Help manage QMS documentation and updates.
• Support root cause analysis and improvement actions.
• Coordinate process reviews and quality management reviews.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to align with quality standards.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Teamwork

Multicultural environment

Organizational skills

English proficiency

German (nice to have)

Education

Internship or academic project in Quality/Engineering/Operations

Tools

Quality tools (problem-solving, audits, KPIs)

Job description

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Date: 2 Oct 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, more than 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 VIE – QMS & Quality Improvement we’re looking for ?

Your future role

As a VIE / Student within the Site Quality team, you will support the deployment and continuous improvement of the Quality Management System (QMS) at site level.

You will work in close collaboration with the Site QMS Manager, Site Quality Director and cross-functional teams (Engineering, Operations, EHS), contributing to ensuring compliance with internal standards and external requirements.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Supporting deployment and governance of the Quality Management System processes on site
• Participating in internal audits and supporting audit preparation and follow-up actions
• Assisting in monitoring Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) related to QMS performance
• Contributing to documentation management and ensuring proper updates and communication of QMS instructions
• Supporting root cause analysis and problem-solving activities
• Assisting in the coordination of process reviews and Quality Management Reviews
• Collaborating with different stakeholders to ensure alignment with quality standards

We’ll look to you for:

Quality Management & Compliance

• Understanding QMS requirements (ISO9001, IRIS, or equivalent standards)
• Supporting site compliance with internal and external quality requirements
• Contributing to audit planning and execution
• Supporting implementation of improvement actions following audits or reviews
• Participating in risk and opportunity identification processes
• Assisting in problem-solving initiatives (root cause analysis, corrective actions)

Process & Documentation Support

• Ensuring proper documentation structure and updates
• Supporting communication and training on QMS processes
• Monitoring status of action plans and reporting progress

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Initial experience (internship or academic project) in Quality, Engineering, or Operations

Preferred qualifications

• Knowledge of Quality Management Systems and standards (ISO9001, IRIS)
• Familiarity with quality tools (problem-solving methods, audits, KPIs)
• Interest in industrial or railway environment

Skills

• Analytical and data-driven mindset
• Strong communication and teamwork skills
• Ability to work in a multicultural environment
• Good organizational and documentation skills
• Proficiency in English, nice to have : German

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformational journey:

• Gain hands-on experience in Quality and industrial processes
• Work with international and cross-functional teams
• Contribute to impactful improvement projects
• Develop technical and professional skills in a global 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.

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.