ALSTOM Grid

Does the idea of working for a progressive energy company and working with utility companies to keep the lights on sound BRIGHT to you?  Are you interested in a career making the SMART GRID even SMARTER?  Then energize your career with Alstom Grid!

ALSTOM Grid – Aleader in the grid management industry providing high-voltage equipment, engineered solutions, power electronics, automation, control rooms and service to utility and large industrial customers worldwide, has an opening for a Supplier Quality Engineer in its Philadelphia, PA location! 

The Supplier Quality Engineer will serve as a primary internal contact for supplier related quality issues, acting as the liaison between the Supplier and all other organizational departments. This person will also provide limited technical support or assist in the troubleshooting of in-process quality issues, and will assist in the implementation and maintenance of the company’s quality management system.

Additional Responsibilities for the Supplier Quality Engineer include:

• Uses Six Sigma and other applicable tools and methods to ensure continuous improvement to processes and products supplied
• Performs root cause analysis and to determine deficiencies and suggests modifications /implements processes to address and improve
• Employs statistical methods to measure and analyze quality data as required
• Works closely with Purchasing Department to monitor and evaluate supplier performance and other associated metrics
• Confers with Engineers in order to assure quality of new products and designs
• Assists in the definition of requirements and assessment of a new supplier
• Performs supplier registration and surveillance audits to ensure supplier quality
• Schedules, leads, and documents regular supplier audits in accordance with supplier performance
• Visits suppliers as necessary to evaluate deficiencies and assist in process improvements
• Assists in the coordination of supplier delivery conditions with internal packaging and storage requirements
• Generates and documents reports to record supplier quality issues, nonconformance and other related non-quality incidents
• Supports the Quality Assurance Manager in the maintenance of the Company's Quality Management System; Develops new procedures and work instructions, where appropriate
• Develops, directs, and implements quality assurance training for personnel as necessary
• Participates and provides input, as required

All candidates must meet the following minimum requirements in order to be considered for this opportunity.  Candidates who exceed minimum qualifications may be considered for a higher level position.

General Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree (B.S.) from 4-year College or university in a technical field
• 2+ years of experience in a quality assurance role in a manufacturing environment, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Six Sigma training and experience preferred
• Willingness and ability to travel to supplier sites. International travel may also be necessary.

Apply online at:

http://tbe.taleo.net/NA3/ats/careers/requisition.jsp?org=ALSTOM&cws=1&rid=302

We offer competitive salaries, an excellent benefits package, and flexible work options, as well as a uniquely diverse and unified team of professionals.  Our culture supports an environment where employees can continuously learn and gain professional growth through education, exciting projects and career mobility.  ALSTOM Grid recognizes your achievements and excellent performance through various performance incentive, recognition and reward programs.  Our commitment is to you, the employee. 

Come work in an environment that is driven by integrity, innovation and visionary thinking.  Join ALSTOM Grid today, revolutionize the energy industry and energize your future!

About ALSTOM

Alstom is a worldwide leader in power generation, power transmission and rail infrastructure and sets the benchmark for innovative and environmentally friendly technologies. Alstom builds the fastest train and the highest capacity automated metro in the world. It provides turnkey integrated power plant solutions and associated services for a wide variety of energy sources, including hydro, nuclear, gas, coal and wind. It offers a wide range of solutions for power transmission, with a focus on smart grids. The Group employs 93,000 people in more than 70 countries and had sales of over €23 billion in 2009/10 (pro forma figures).

About ALSTOM Grid

Alstom Grid, the newest sector of Alstom, has over 100 years of expertise in electrical grids. Whether for utilities or electro-intensive industries or facilitating the trading of electricity, Alstom Grid brings power to their customers’ projects.

 Alstom Grid ranks among the top 3 in electrical transmission sector with a sales turnover of approximately €3.5 billion in 2009. It has 20,000 employees and over 90 manufacturing and engineering sites worldwide. Its four main business areas are Products, Systems, Automation and Service. At the heart of the development of Smart Grid, Alstom Grid offers products, services and integrated energy management solutions across the full energy value chain—from power generation, through transmission and distribution grids and to the large end users.