Supplier Quality Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Supplier Quality Engineer to strengthen our supply chain quality through robust processes and preventive measures. You will drive supplier quality strategies and collaborate with engineering and operations to ensure reliable performance across projects.

The role emphasizes travel to supplier sites (≈30–40%), a hybrid onsite/remote schedule, and applying ISO 9001, PFMEA, and SPC techniques to reduce defects and boost supplier development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of two years of experience in engineering, quality, and production environments.
• Experience related to supplier quality, supplier development, vendor quality, or vendor development functions is desirable.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30–40% of the time to supplier sites, primarily within the United States, with limited travel to Mexico.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with four onsite days per week and one remote workday
• Experience with process simulation tools such as AutoCAD or Siemens Tecnomatix.
• Strong understanding of quality systems like ISO 9001 and PFMEA.
• Ability to analyze production data using statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Green Belt certification or demonstrated problem-solving expertise - desired.

Responsibilities

• Drive supplier quality assurance strategies to ensure scalability and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance to maintain reliability and reduce non-conformities.
• Lead initiatives for innovative quality control methods, including digital inspection tools and advanced analytics.
• Share best practices and mentor suppliers on continuous improvement methodologies.

Skills

Supplier quality

Quality assurance

SPC analysis

8D problem solving

Root cause analysis

Hybrid work environment

AutoCAD

Siemens Tecnomatix

ISO 9001

PFMEA

Education

Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Siemens Tecnomatix

SPC software

Job description

Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:

Supplier Quality Engineer

Date: 25 Sept 2026

Location: West Mifflin, PA, US

Company: Alstom

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 a passionate Supplier Quality Engineer to ensure the highest standards of quality across our supply chain. You will collaborate with dedicated teams to develop robust processes and deliver solutions that keep global mobility safe and reliable.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Drive supplier quality assurance strategies to ensure scalability and compliance with industry standards.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve quality issues and implement preventive measures.
• Monitor and improve supplier performance to maintain reliability and reduce non-conformities.
• Lead initiatives for innovative quality control methods, including digital inspection tools and advanced analytics.
• Share best practices and mentor suppliers on continuous improvement methodologies.

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 Electrical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of two years of experience in engineering, quality, and production environments.
• Experience related to supplier quality, supplier development, vendor quality, or vendor development functions is desirable.
• Knowledge of structured problem-solving methodologies, including 8D problem solving and root cause analysis.
• Ability and willingness to travel approximately 30–40% of the time to supplier sites, primarily within the United States, with limited travel to Mexico.
• Ability to work in a hybrid environment with four onsite days per week and one remote workday
• Experience with process simulation tools such as AutoCAD or Siemens Tecnomatix.
• Strong understanding of quality systems like ISO 9001 and PFMEA.
• Ability to analyze production data using statistical process control (SPC) methods.
• Green Belt certification or demonstrated problem-solving expertise - desired.

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of process optimization and production efficiency targets.
• Effective collaboration and communication across engineering and operations teams.
• Reduction in process defects and improvement in overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge manufacturing technologies driving the future of mobility.
• Contribute to global projects with tangible local impact in Pittsburgh area.
• Access continuous learning and career development opportunities within a global network.

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.