Project Quality and Safety Manager

Alstom; Madrid; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom, a global leader in mobility, is seeking a Project Quality and Safety Manager to ensure quality excellence and safety compliance across strategic railway projects. You will guide project teams, manage non-conformities, coordinate safety assessments, and deploy the Project Quality Plan in line with contractual requirements.

Intermediate English and strong Spanish needed. Join cross-functional teams across engineering, suppliers and operations to deliver safe, reliable mobility solutions

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.
• Experience with quality management and problem-solving tools.
• Experience working with SAP.
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, ECM or similar.
• Experience in quality management and/or auditing is appreciated.
• Intermediate level of English; high level of Spanish (mandatory).

Responsibilities

• Guide project teams in understanding Quality contributions to the project.
• Support project teams and Project Managers in preparing gate reviews and following up action plans.
• Report quality and safety alerts and manage non-conformities and safety issues.
• Ensure the quality of modifications made during project execution.
• Coordinate safety assessments, safety reviews and safety authorization activities.
• Facilitate problem-solving activities to reduce the cost of non-quality through methodologies such as 8D and lessons learned.
• Improve quality team efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are involved in customer issue resolution processes.
• Establish and deploy the Project Quality Plan according to contractual requirements.

Skills

Quality management

Problem-solving

English (intermediate)

Education

Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily: rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry’s most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for a Project Quality and Safety Manager to ensure quality excellence and safety compliance across strategic railway projects. This is a critical role at the heart of project delivery, helping to maintain the highest standards throughout the project lifecycle.

You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

Your role, your impact

• Guide project teams in understanding Quality contributions to the project
• Support project teams and Project Managers in preparing gate reviews and following up action plans
• Report quality and safety alerts and manage non-conformities and safety issues
• Ensure the quality of modifications made during project execution
• Coordinate safety assessments, safety reviews and safety authorization activities
• Facilitate problem-solving activities to reduce the cost of non-quality through methodologies such as 8D and lessons learned
• Improve quality team efficiency and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives
• Ensure relevant stakeholders are involved in customer issue resolution processes
• Establish and deploy the Project Quality Plan according to contractual requirements

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, suppliers and industrial operations, solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field
• Experience with quality management and problem-solving tools
• Experience working with SAP
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO 9001, ECM or similar
• Experience in quality management and/or auditing is appreciated
• Intermediate level of English
• High level of Spanish (mandatory)

How success is measured

• Effective implementation of project quality and safety requirements
• Timely resolution of non-conformities and safety issues
• Quality of project deliverables and modifications
• Customer satisfaction and stakeholder engagement
• Continuous improvement and reduction of quality-related costs

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our cooperative 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Here, progress isn’t always easy. The scale is massive, the tasks are complex, but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects, that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.