Quality Inspector - Rolling Stock

ALSTOM Gruppe; Jeddah; On-site; SAR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, seeks a full-time Quality Inspector for rolling stock retrofit activities. You will ensure compliance with the Quality System, inspections, and cross-functional collaboration across procurement, construction, and logistics teams.

The role focuses on maintaining quality records, solving quality issues, and supporting the Quality Manager to meet targets. Strong English and problem-solving skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Electromechanical or related field.
• Experience with rolling stock activities and processes.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS).
• Familiarity with Excel for reporting and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the Quality System on-site and ensure strict application.
• Co-ordinate with cross-functional teams on quality issues and inspections.
• Prepare/verify quality records and checklists for rolling stock steps.
• Perform retrofit inspections and issue inspection/test requests (ITRs).
• Address non-conformances and supplier NCRs; manage QC documentation.

Skills

Electromechanical Eng

QMS knowledge

Excel reporting

English proficiency

Education

Engineering degree (Electromechanical)

Job description

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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 Quality Inspector Rolling Stock in Jeddah, SA we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in quality assurance and rolling stock activities in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative and solution-driven team, committed to excellence and innovation.

You’ll play a critical role in ensuring the quality of our rolling stock retrofit activities and making a tangible impact on the success of our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as the Rolling Stock Retrofit Team, Logistics Team, Construction Team, and Procurement Team), perform inspections, and ensure compliance with quality standards, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of maintaining the Quality System in line with the Alstom Quality Plan and contractual requirements, but also support the Quality Manager in monitoring quality targets and resolving quality issues.

We’ll look to you for:

• Maintaining the Quality System and ensuring its strict application on-site.
• Supporting teams to secure compliance with contractual technical requirements for rolling stock upgrades.
• Coordinating with cross-functional teams on quality issues, site inspections, and incoming material inspections.
• Preparing and verifying quality records and checklists for each rolling stock step.
• Performing retrofit inspections and preparing inspection and test requests for site activities.
• Following up on and resolving internal site non-conformance reports (NCRs) and associated CONQ.
• Interacting with supplier quality teams and managing supplier NCRs.
• Preparing and updating registers for inspection testing requests, non-conformance reports, and calibration tests.
• Addressing customer complaints and concerns promptly with appropriate feedback.
• Contributing to the implementation and follow-up of the Power Master Punch List (MPL) and ensuring readiness for DFQ processes.

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:

• Engineering or university degree, preferably in Electromechanical Engineering.
• Experience or understanding of rolling stock activities and special processes such as torquing, crimping, riveting, and gluing.
• Knowledge of quality management systems (QMS) and problem-solving tools.
• Familiarity with Excel tools for reporting and tracking purposes.
• A team spirit approach with strong organizational and reactive skills.
• Excellent communication skills to guide, influence, and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in English (speaking, reading, and writing).
• Resilience, commitment, and a persuasive mindset to address challenges proactively.

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 cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.
• Utilise our inclusive and 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 opportunities.
• Progress towards roles such as Quality Manager or other leadership positions.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance

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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