Industrial Quality Engineer (TSSSA)

ALSTOM Gruppe; Nigel; On-site; ZAR 600 000 - 800 000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport technology company in Gauteng is looking for an Industrial Quality Engineer to ensure product quality compliance and lead quality initiatives. Candidates should have a relevant degree and at least 5 years of experience in industrial quality engineering. This role offers a dynamic work environment and opportunities for career growth in the rail industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

Award-winning learning opportunities

Dynamic reward package

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in Industrial Quality Engineering.
• Technical background with critical product characteristics.
• Experience in quality audits appreciated.

Responsibilities

• Ensure product quality compliance with specifications.
• Manage industrial activities in the workshop.
• Lead Failure Analysis Reports (FAR) and participate in FMR/SMR.

Skills

Quality Management

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Relevant diploma or degree in Quality Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering

Tools

ISO9001

IRIS

CMMI

Job description

Industrial Quality Engineer (TSSSA)

Company: Alstom

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 TSSSA Project in Nigel, Gauteng we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your quality management and engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You’ll ensure product quality compliance with customer and internal specifications, driving excellence in industrial quality standards throughout the manufacturing process. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, such as the Process & Manufacturing Engineering (PME) team, Supply Chain, and Supplier Quality Assurance (SQA), while also engaging with external customers and suppliers. You’ll analyze defects per unit (DpU) and external demerits, lead quality animations within cross‑functional teams, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of implementing and updating quality control plans during pre‑ and serial manufacturing activities, but also support process industrial quality within your scope.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing industrial activities in the relevant workshop: people, processes, and performance
• Performing DpU and external demerit analysis to lead efficient line quality animation
• Supporting decisions for all handovers (GO/NOGO) and exercising veto rights if necessary
• Stopping production when required for mandatory reasons, such as safety concerns
• Participating in criticality matrix analysis and contributing to Process FMEA (Failure Mode & Effects Analysis)
• Leading Failure Analysis Reports (FAR) and participating in FMR/SMR
• Ensuring compliance of manufactured products and availability of the Car History Book before shipping
• Managing internal NCRs and supporting closure using problem‑solving methodologies like QRQC
• Participating in customer inspections
• Qualifying manufacturing teams for self‑inspection processes
• Performing workstation audits and dynamic checklist follow‑ups
• Conducting or participating in product inspections as required

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Relevant diploma or degree in Quality Management, Industrial, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering, or equivalent
• Technical background with an understanding of critical product characteristics (electromechanical, electrical, material, mechanical)
• Experience in managing quality tools and problem‑solving methodologies
• Knowledge of the railway industry, including relevant norms and certifications (e.g., ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI)
• 5 years of experience in Industrial Quality Engineering
• Familiarity with operational activities and documentation management
• Strong skills in communication, attention to detail, and quality standards
• Experience in quality audits is appreciated

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 monotonous daily routines
• Work with new security standards for rail signalling
• Collaborate with cross‑functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects in the rail industry
• Utilise our inclusive and forward‑thinking 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 opportunities
• Progress towards leadership or technical specialist roles
• Receive a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, along with comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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!

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.