Incoming Inspection Leader

NAmTrans; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) retirement savings plan

Paid time off and holidays

Employee assistance program

Professional development and training

Job summary

Alstom in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking an Incoming Inspector Leader to head the Incoming Inspection team and ensure materials and products meet quality standards and customer requirements.

You will plan daily workload, coordinate inspections, work with ERP systems, and drive improvements. A strong quality background, experience with SAP, and the ability to read engineering drawings are essential for this role, with competitive benefits offered.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, inspection - strong quality background is mandatory.
• Experience with incoming inspections/receiving inspections.
• Experience using quality inspection tools, particularly calipers.
• Experience leading or coordinating teams.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP is preferred) and quality documentation.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles and inspection methodologies.
• Knowledge of control plans, quality documentation, and non-conformance reporting processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate the Incoming Inspection team, including daily workload planning, priority setting, and team development.
• Ensure timely inspection of incoming materials and maintain inspection requirements, control plans, and documentation within ERP systems.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Operations teams to support supplier quality performance, resolve non-conformances, and communicate material quality issues.
• Oversee compliance with quality procedures, calibration requirements, and inspection record management.
• Coordinate external inspections, laboratory testing, and special process verifications as required.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency, quality performance, and process effectiveness.

Skills

Quality assurance

Manufacturing

Inspection

Team leadership

ERP systems

Engineering drawings

Microsoft Office

Education

Engineering or quality-related degree

Tools

SAP

Calipers

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 are seeking an Incoming Inspector Leader to join our team in Plattsburgh, NY. In this role, you will lead the Incoming Inspection team and ensure that purchased materials, components, and products meet Alstom's quality standards and customer requirements.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead and coordinate the Incoming Inspection team, including daily workload planning, priority setting, and team development.
• Ensure timely inspection of incoming materials and maintain inspection requirements, control plans, and documentation within ERP systems.
• Collaborate with Supplier Quality and Operations teams to support supplier quality performance, resolve non-conformances, and communicate material quality issues.
• Oversee compliance with quality procedures, calibration requirements, and inspection record management.
• Coordinate external inspections, laboratory testing, and special process verifications as required.
• Track KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inspection efficiency, quality performance, and process effectiveness.

Required Qualifications & Skills

What You Bring

• Degree in Engineering, Quality Management, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in quality assurance, manufacturing, inspection - strong quality background is mandatory.
• Experience with incoming inspections/receiving inspections.
• Experience using quality inspection tools, particularly calipers.
• Experience leading or coordinating teams is preferred.
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP is preferred) and quality documentation.
• Understanding of quality assurance principles and inspection methodologies.
• Knowledge of control plans, quality documentation, and non-conformance reporting processes.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and engineering drawings.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Additional Information

Alstom offers a competitive benefits package, which may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Life and disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Paid time off and holidays
• Employee assistance program
• Professional development and training opportunities
• Career advancement opportunities in a global organization

Pay Transparency Statement

In accordance with New York State pay transparency requirements, the anticipated annual salary range for this position is $65,000 to $75,000. The final salary offered will be determined based on factors including relevant experience, education, qualifications, and business needs.

PO Box 310, 7061 Route 9
Plattsburgh, NY 12901