Incoming Inspection Leader (f/m/d)

Location: Hennigsdorf, BB, DE

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 Incoming Inspection Leader (f/m/d) in Hennigsdorf we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

2,100 colleagues from 46 countries, including 800 engineers, shape in Hennigsdorf the future of rail mobility. The locally developed, manufactured, and maintained product range includes high-speed, regional, and local trains, subways, as well as trams and light rail vehicles. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen. You’ll report to Site Supplier Quality Manager and lead a dedicated team of 11 inspectors.

We’ll look for you to:

1. Collaborate with SPQD, SQ Serial Engineers, and Incoming Inspectors to ensure that control plans are defined and registered in the ERP system.
2. Ensure that appropriate control keys (and associated rules) are implemented in the ERP system, with clear and documented sampling rules that are dynamically defined and updated.
3. Define inspection instructions/checklists and make them available for inspectors.
4. Establish and manage the process for maintaining and retaining records in incoming inspections.
5. Train inspectors in procedures for inspection, tool calibration, record retention, NCR characterization, and ERP transactions, while ensuring compliance with these processes.
6. Initiate external specialized process inspections or external laboratory tests as needed.
7. Take responsibility for adapting control plans when NCRs are discovered at the entrance and in the production line.
8. Actively participate in problem-solving processes.
9. Establish effective communication regarding defects and their impact on parts availability to SQ Serial and Supply Chain as identified during incoming inspections.
10. Plan and lead meetings for daily prioritization and task distribution within the team.
11. Maintain and publish relevant KPIs and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
12. Lead the incoming inspection team.
13. Define the competence matrix for team members and plan training as needed.
14. Comply with legal regulations concerning workplace safety, environmental protection, and fire safety.

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:

1. Technical degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
2. Solid technical understanding.
3. Experience using SAP or similar computer applications.
4. Strong in communication and conflict management.
5. Analytical and detail-oriented.
6. Rigor and process-oriented.
7. Experience in operational activities, documentation management & collaboration, and team working.
8. Proficiency in German.
9. Conversational level in English.

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:

1. Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility.
2. Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket).
3. Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models.
4. Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries.
5. Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes.
6. Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events.

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!

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.