Industrial Quality Engineer_TRAXX

Alstom; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 400 000 - 600 000; Full time

Job summary

A global transport solutions provider is seeking a full-time Industrial Quality Engineer for their TRAXX Project in Nigel, Gauteng. In this crucial role, you will ensure product quality compliance with internal specifications and customer requirements. Responsibilities include analyzing defects, managing quality activities in the workshop, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates have a degree in engineering, 5 years of industrial quality experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This position promises a dynamic career path in a forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Investment in personal development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience with Quality in Industrial.
• Technical understanding of critical characteristics of products.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and digital tools.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrial activities in the workshop.
• Lead Line Quality Animation with cross-functional teams.
• Ensure mandatory safety and quality standards.

Skills

Quality Management

Interpersonal skills

Problem-solving methodologies

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Degree or diploma in Quality Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ISO9001

Lean Six Sigma

Job description

Req ID: 497818

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, 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 Industrial Quality Engineer within our TRAXX Project (Fixed Term Role) in Nigel, Gauteng, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your industrial quality expertise in a cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, dynamic, and innovative team of professionals.

You’ll play a pivotal role in ensuring product quality compliance with customer and internal specifications, making a tangible impact by driving quality performance and achieving operational excellence. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, including the Process & Manufacturing Engineering (PME) team, Supply Chain (SC), and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), contributing to cross‑functional quality initiatives and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of analyzing Defects per Unit (DpU) and External Demerits to improve quality performance, but also support decision‑making for production handovers and participate in customer inspections.

We’ll look to you for

• Managing industrial activities in the workshop, focusing on people, processes, and performance
• Leading efficient Line Quality Animation with cross‑functional teams
• Ensuring mandatory safety and quality standards are upheld, including the authority to stop production if necessary
• Contributing to Process FMEA (Failure Mode & Effect Analysis) and Criticality Matrix analysis
• Implementing and updating Quality Control Plans during pre‑ and serial manufacturing activities
• Managing Internal NCR (Non‑Conformance Reports) and supporting the team using problem‑solving methodologies

All About You

• Degree or diploma in Quality Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 5 years of experience with Quality in Industrial
• Technical background enabling the understanding of critical characteristics of the products (electromechanical, electrical, material, mechanical) or equivalent
• Must be able to read drawings / specifications and familiar with a variety of test equipment
• Experience or understanding of quality tools and problem‑solving methodologies
• Knowledge of quality standards such as ISO9001, IRIS, or CMMI
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and digital tools
• A Lean Six Sigma or equivalent certification
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings/specifications
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills

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 transverse teams and helpful colleagues, contribute to innovative projects, utilise our dynamic and inclusive 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, progress towards leadership or specialized technical roles, and benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

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.

We look forward to hearing from you

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!

Job Type: Experienced