Global Welding Supplier Quality Leader

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Pittsburgh, USA, seeks a seasoned professional to lead supplier quality excellence in welding, driving cross-functional collaboration with engineering and procurement to ensure safety and reliability across a global supply chain.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality or welding, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and expertise in AWS/ISO welding standards, APQP/PPAP, and supplier audits. Travel 50–70% is expected to support projects and audits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or related field.
• 5+ years in supplier quality development, welding, or manufacturing quality management.
• Proficiency in welding standards (AWS, ISO), quality tools (APQP, PPAP), and supplier audit techniques.
• Strong understanding of root cause analysis, corrective action planning, and process validation in welding environments.
• Excellent communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills with proven ability to manage teams and drive results.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable supplier quality initiatives for welding processes, ensuring compliance with industry standards and supporting global supply chain growth.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, procurement, and suppliers to optimize quality outcomes and resolve technical issues.
• Implement rigorous reliability assessments and continuous improvement programs to minimize defects and enhance product performance.
• Drive innovation by introducing advanced welding technologies and methodologies, elevating Alstom’s competitive edge.
• Promote knowledge sharing and training across teams and suppliers, building a culture of quality and expertise.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team management

Root cause analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering

Tools

APQP

PPAP

Supplier audits

Job description

Alstom in Pittsburgh, USA, seeks a seasoned professional to lead supplier quality excellence in welding, driving cross-functional collaboration with engineering and procurement to ensure safety and reliability across a global supply chain.

The role requires 5+ years in supplier quality or welding, a Bachelor’s degree in engineering, and expertise in AWS/ISO welding standards, APQP/PPAP, and supplier audits. Travel 50–70% is expected to support projects and audits.