Perceived Quality Product Engineer (H/F)

Perceived Quality Product Engineer (H/F)

Date: 25 Feb 2025

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, more than 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Perceived Quality Product Engineer (M/F)

You will join our Component Development Site, a key actor in the design and development of interior train parts for Rolling Stock, with more than 180 people from 20 different nationalities, including designers, buyers, industrial experts, quality managers, and project managers, working on both French and international projects.

What are my responsibilities?

1. Execute perceived quality methodology and progress for several projects.
2. Contribute to perceived quality métier referential.
3. Contribute to Perceived Quality & Comfort CCN.

Organisation Reporting

Hierarchical Reporting: Engineering Performance and Continuous Improvement Manager, CDSi

Functional Reporting: PQ Product Engineer Leader

Network & Links

• Core Competence Network Perceived Quality & Comfort (CCN PQ&C)

Performance Measurement/KPIs

• Responsible for following projects during the design phase, updating KPIs, and reporting the situation to provide feedback on good practices and critical risks to hierarchy according to DFQ cycle.

Accountable for:

• Applying Engineering instructions, guidelines, and internal processes of the Perceived Quality Metier.
• Managing action plans and progress throughout the tender/project cycle.

Responsible for:

• Following the Design Review to track and manage PQ risks up to the final solution.
• Ensuring the Perceived Junction file is validated according to the DFQ cycle.
• Ensuring that “stand sol” is applied without PQ deviation.
• Collecting 3D data from different métiers (A&CD, Engineering, PDM…) and building a Perceived Quality Digital Mock-up according to standard rules.
• Sharing KPI of improvements/evolution throughout the project.
• Sharing internal customer feedback on methodology with PQ PE Leader.

Contributor for:

• Gathering relevant return of experience with PQ&C Network.
• Contributing to the Perceived Quality & Comfort solutions benchmark (internal and external references).

What do I need to qualify for this job?

• Education
  • Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent.
  • Industrial Design degree or sensitivity to Industrial Design through background or personal interest.
• Technical
  • Experience in product development.
  • Knowledge of industrial processes (extrusion, sheet metal work, moulding, welding, 3D printing, FRP…).
  • Knowledge of CAD software (CATIA or equivalent), solid and generative shape design.
  • Advanced knowledge in visualization software (VRED, DELTAGEN, Keyshot…).
  • General knowledge in different engineering fields (lighting, acoustic…).
  • Knowledge of advanced Excel features or basics with a willingness to learn.
  • Advanced level in English and French.
• Behavior
  • Good communication skills to interact with internal customers and different métiers.
  • Ability to convince and defend a solution.
  • Open-mindedness.
  • Ability to define priorities.
  • Proactiveness.

Travel

• 02-03 times a year: national & international.

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.