Req ID:499734
Purpose of the job
Manage the quality of engineering for projects in development phase to ensure deliveries at the right level of quality.
Responsibilities
- Ensure Design Reviews are well prepared and fed through the Gate Review process, held with appropriate attendees, with blocking points addressed through Engineering single list of open items.
- Ensure engineering standards are well known and enforced.
- Challenge the consistency of the design review versus the project risks.
- Follow‑up closing of engineering issues.
- Propose improvements where necessary.
- Manage engineering quality audits.
- Manage the list of the main problems and check the non‑recurrence throughout project execution.
- Organise and animate REX committee and integrate return of experience (instructions and golden rules update).
- Propose improvements regarding design review check‑lists.
- Support evolution of design processes.
- Verify the quality status of engineering deliverables (including Return of Experience).
- Support Gate Review preparation for engineering scope, with the Project Engineering Manager.
- Ensure the quality of the engineering supplier (engineering subcontractors).
- Link engineering to manufacturing engineering (design for manufacturing).
- Ensure product design – FMEA are applied for critical/new functions.
- Implement Return of Experience in the ‘Design for quality’ and design review checklist.
- Support tender design and product review.
- Ensure that the problem‑solving process is properly applied and meets objectives.
- Ensure that the engineering team is included in the customer’s problem resolution process (if required).
- Update quality engineering KPIs (design review on time, etc.) and propose improvement action plans as required.
- Alert in case of deviation, support the engineering team with root cause analysis to feed improvements.
- Propose and monitor improvement action plans.
Educational requirements
- Master’s degree in Engineering (electromechanics, electrical, materials, mechanics, etc.) or equivalent.
Technical Knowledge / Experience
- Demonstrated experience in managing quality tools and problem‑solving tools.
- Awareness of the processes delivered as part of project management.
- Experience in audit is a plus.
- Knowledge of railway industry standards and certifications would be an asset.
Behavioral and Technical Skills / Competencies
- Fluency in French and English.
- Rigor and ability to manage different projects and missions, proactive.
- Ability to synthesize and manage complex files.
- Collaboration/teamwork and customer‑oriented.
Job Location / Mobility
Petite Foret, Valenciennes, with some travel depending on project support.
Important to note
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Job Type: Experienced