Lead Engineer - SQA

Transport AI; Madhepura; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 1,900,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Madhepura, Bihar is seeking a Lead Engineer - Supplier Quality Assurance to strengthen our quality framework for complex rail projects. You will drive NCR management, supplier development, and part inspection both in-house and at supplier premises, ensuring on-time production targets are met.

You’ll collaborate with Production, Supply Chain, and Engineering teams, oversee calibration processes, and mentor teams while upholding safety and quality standards across global operations.

Qualifications

• Degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (B.E./B.Tech or M.E./M.Tech) is required.
• Minimum 8 years of experience leading complex projects in QA/ supplier quality.
• Knowledge of QA processes and vendor management is essential.
• Familiarity with 3D drawings and calibration processes is required.

Responsibilities

• Manage NCRs and ensure prompt closure with root-cause analysis.
• Oversee calibration of instruments and maintain measurement integrity.
• Develop training materials and programs for quality teams.
• Oversee supplier development and perform part inspections at supplier sites.
• Ensure GRN clearance and accurate quality reporting.

Skills

Quality assurance

Vendor management

3D drawings

Calibration processes

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (Bachelor's or Master's)

Job description

Job Description:

Req ID:518939

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 full-time LeadEngineer -Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA) in Madhepura, Bihar we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your comprehensive technical expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.

You’ll ensure the integrity of vendor-supplied parts and manage quality to meet production targets, contributing to the strategic E Loco project. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Production, Supply Chain, PME, Industrial Quality, SPQD & Engineering department), monitor Goods Receipt Note (GRN) clearances, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of non-conformance report (NCR) management, instrument calibration, and training development, but also oversee supplier development and part inspection both in-house and at supplier premises.

We’ll look to you for:

• Effective GRN clearance and accurate report management in GSI
• Conducting First Cut Analysis and collaborating with the Serial SQ department
• Raising and resolving NCRs promptly
• D4 Closure and visual management of quality processes
• Maintaining the jail area and managing rejected parts return to suppliers
• Inspecting parts and ensuring supplier adherence to safety protocols
• Conducting supplier visits for part development and quality assurance

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:

• A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Minimum 8 years of experience managing/leading complex projects and provide technical expertise Electrical parts, Welded parts, Painted parts and other vendor supplied parts.
• Knowledge of quality assurance processes and vendor management
• Familiarity with 3D drawings and calibration processes
• A proactive mindset and leadership qualities
• Strong organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work effectively in a matrix organization

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic 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
• Progress towards leadership roles within the quality domain
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

Job Type:Experienced

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