Supplier Quality Development (Welding)

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

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 seek a passionate professional to drive supplier quality excellence in welding, collaborating with dedicated teams to develop robust solutions that ensure safety and reliability. As a team manager, you will own complex challenges and contribute to a legacy of innovation in rail mobility.

Your Role, Your Impact

• 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.

Frequent travels in US and Canada– 50 to 70% of the time

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, materials science, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience 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.

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of supplier quality improvement projects aligned with strategic goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership across internal and external teams.
• Reduction in welding defects, improved efficiency, and successful troubleshooting of supplier issues.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge welding technologies and contribute to Alstom’s strategic vision for sustainable mobility.
• Make a global impact from Pittsburgh, connecting communities and advancing transportation.
• Advance your career through continuous learning, training, and development opportunities.
• Salary Range: 90-110k/year

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.