Progressive Railroad Jobs in Decatur, GA (NOW HIRING)

Req ID:524488 

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 Process Industrial Quality (PIQ) Manager/Engineer in Atlanta, GA we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your quality assurance and process optimization expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, dynamic, and innovative teammates.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring our products meet the highest quality standards while driving continuous improvement in our manufacturing processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain), lead quality activities in the workshop, and spearhead initiatives to reduce defects and improve performance, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of managing industrial quality standards during manufacturing processes, but also ensure compliance with customer and internal specifications.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing Industrial Quality (IQ) activities in the workshop, including people, processes, and performance

• Performing Defects per Unit (DpU) and external demerit analysis to lead effective quality improvement initiatives

• Supporting decision-making for handovers (GO/NOGO) and exercising veto rights when necessary

• Stopping production when necessary for safety or quality concerns

• Participating in criticality matrix analysis and contributing to Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (FMEA)

• Leading Failure Analysis Reports (FAR) and participating in Failure Mode Reviews (FMR) and Supplier Material Reviews (SMR)

• Implementing and regularly updating Quality Control Plans during pre-serial and serial manufacturing activities

• Ensuring the availability and compliance of Car History Books before product shipping

• Managing internal Non-Conformance Reports (NCRs) and supporting their closure through problem-solving methodologies

• Qualifying manufacturing teams for self-inspection and managing workstation inspection processes

• Performing workstation audits and participating in product inspections when 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:

• Master’s degree in engineering (electromechanical, electrical, material, mechanical) or equivalent for Engineers; Associate degree for Technicians

• Ability to read technical drawings and specifications, with familiarity in using test equipment

• Special Process Qualification at Level 2 (Quality Academy criteria)

• Experience managing quality tools such as problem-solving methodologies, Lean, or Six Sigma

• Knowledge of quality and industrial processes

• Proficiency in using digital tools

• Rigor, strong communication skills, and a collaborative mindset

• Technical expertise in railway products (desirable)

• Experience in project management or auditing (desirable)

• International mindset and fluency in English

• Ability to work in a matrix organization and manage pressure effectively

• Knowledge of quality standards like ISO 9001, IRIS, or 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 monotonous routines

• Work with cutting-edge standards for rail signalling and industrial quality

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects that make a tangible impact

• 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 programs

• Progress towards leadership or expert roles in industrial quality management

• Enjoy a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus 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.