Industrial Quality Technician 1 1 1

Alstom; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 250,000 - 420,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life Insurance

Medical Insurance

Pension

Long-term career

Job summary

Alstom in Boksburg is seeking a full-time Industrial Quality Technician to uphold product quality across paint and welding processes.

You will work with Production, Process & Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, and Project Management to manage NCRs, qualify self-inspection, and support customer inspections, while driving continuous improvement in industrial-quality standards.

Qualifications

• Technical diploma or degree in engineering
• Paint qualification and/or Welding qualification
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, with familiarity in using a variety of test equipment
• VT Level 2 and/or Welding Inspection Level 2 certification
• Experience in managing quality tools such as Problem Solving and Lean Six Sigma
• Knowledge of processes related to industrial-level quality
• Experience in visual welding inspections, dimensional measurements, and inspections
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and audits
• Competencies such as reactivity, resilience, rigor, and strong communication skills
• An inclusive mindset and a collaborative team spirit
• Understanding of quality standards like ISO9001, IRIS, and CMMI

Responsibilities

• Support the Product Industrial Quality (PIQ) team within your scope
• Managing Internal NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) until closure
• Participating in Customer Inspections and qualifying manufacturing teams for Self-Inspection
• Managing Workstation Dynamic Checklists (Self-Inspection & Workstation Inspection)
• Performing or participating in inspections of products as required
• Contributing to PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Quality Control Plans
• Driving continuous improvement across processes

Skills

Reading drawings and specs

Problem solving

Lean Six Sigma

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering diploma/degree

Paint qualification

Welding qualification

Tools

Test equipment familiarity

Job description

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, more than 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 Technician in Boksburg we’re looking for?

We are looking for Quality Technicians in both areas of Paint and Welding processes respectively.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside knowledgeable and collaborative teammates.

You’ll ensure product quality compliance according to customer and internal specifications, making a tangible impact on our manufacturing processes and outcomes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Production, Process & Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, Supplier Quality Assurance, and Project Management), manage internal NCRs using problem-solving methodologies, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of performing workstation audits, qualifying manufacturing teams for self-inspection, and participating in customer inspections, but also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

We have special processes like paint, welding, torque tightening as part of our operations.

We’ll look to you for:

• Supporting the Product Industrial Quality (PIQ) team within your scope
• Managing Internal NCRs (Non-Conformance Reports) until closure
• Participating in Customer Inspections and qualifying manufacturing teams for Self-Inspection
• Managing Workstation Dynamic Checklists (Self-Inspection & Workstation Inspection)
• Performing or participating in inspections of products as required
• Contributing to PFMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis) and Quality Control Plans
• Driving continuous improvement across processes

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.

• Technical diploma or degree in engineering
• Paint qualification and/or Welding qualification
• Ability to read drawings and specifications, with familiarity in using a variety of test equipment
• VT Level 2 and/or Welding Inspection Level 2 certification
• Experience in managing quality tools such as Problem Solving and Lean Six Sigma
• Knowledge of processes related to industrial-level quality
• Experience in visual welding inspections, dimensional measurements, and inspections
• Familiarity with Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) and audits
• Competencies such as reactivity, resilience, rigor, and strong communication skills
• An inclusive mindset and a collaborative team spirit
• Understanding of quality standards like ISO9001, IRIS, and CMMI

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 roles such as Industrial Quality Engineer or other leadership positions
• 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.