JOB TITLE & JOB CODE
Industrial Quality Inspector QC-IQ-04
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
- Inspection and approval/certification of part / product / train / installation as per relevant NDT Methods.
- Reporting of defects & ensure product compliance as per NDT contractual requirements
- Inspection of primary parts / sub-assemblies / Underframes / CBS complete
- Reporting of defects & ensure product compliance (check after rework)
- Quality performance improvement
Organisation structure (job belongs to..)
- SITE - Manufacturing
- Industrial Quality Engineer (QC-IQ-0 or Site Industrial Quality Manager (QC-IQ-01)
- N/A
- N/A
Internal
- EPU (Elementary Production Unit), PME (Process & Manufacturing Engineering), SC (Supply Chain), SQA (Supplier Quality Assurance),
- PrXM
- Customers representative
- Suppliers, sub-contractors
The Industrial Quality inspector ensures the compliance of welded products and parts delivered by the ALSTOM facilities. He / She performs inspections, checks, tests, and sampling procedures according to the applicable Quality and NDT instructions on products ready for delivery and on products during their manufacturing process. He/ She must complete NDT quality reports, record associated NCRs, results, KPIs, and give feedback on the inspection results.
Accountabilities & Authorities:
Non-Destructive Testing (ISO 9712)
The Industrial Quality Inspector shall have demonstrated competence to perform non-destructive testing (VT/MT/UT) according to established procedures, within the scope of the competence defined on the certificate and is authorized to:
- Set up, control, and calibrate non-destructive testing equipment used in inspections in accordance with the standards.
- Perform non-destructive inspections/tests to ensure quality, product compliance or detect discontinuities (defects) using multiple methods of inspection.
- Establish techniques for proper examination of products under inspection, ensuring strict adherence to safety regulations and define limitations of application of the testing method.
- Translate NDT codes, standards, specifications and procedures into NDT instructions adapted to the actual working conditions.
- Apply non-destructive testing criteria in accordance with applicable specifications or standards and evaluate results.
- Interpret, organize, and report NDT results.
- Maintain all product quality reports and inspection records per component/assembly in a timely and accurate manner.
- Instruct and supervise others when assigned.
- Liaise with technical specialists.
- Perform inspections of subassemblies or finished ALSTOM products according to well defined criteria using standard physical and mechanical methods.
- Record inspection results in the industrial digital tools as required.
- Ensure that the correct revisions of product specifications and drawings are used.
- Ensure the use of correctly calibrated tools and equipment in all inspections within manufacturing operations.
- On time reporting of problems from any source related to product quality.
- Provide adequate feedback on defects and causes through detailed analysis to the Autonomous team / through Workstation Quality animation.
- Participating in Problem solving activities QRQC, Quality Animation.
- Monitoring of corrective and preventative actions and close out of NCRs from internal /external Customer.
- Assist in the writing and updating inspection procedures, protocol, and checklists.
- Maintain all controlled document files in a timely and accurate manner.
- Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective action.
- Reports to the Industrial Quality Manager the status of inspection results, including KPIs
- Support Zero Defect Program Objective
- Carry out internal product audits.
- Perform other job-related tasks as assigned by Industrial Quality Engineer/Manager
- Car History Book compilation
- Defects per Unit (DPU)
- External Demerits
- CONQ S1.1 Cost of Non-Quality
- APSYS Roadmap Maturity
- Inspection method time adherence.
- Defect characterization.
- Management of rework
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
- Welding and Fabrication Inspector Level 2
- Technical Diploma
- Qualified on special process of his/her scope of work.
- Magnetic Particle Testing according to ISO 9712 Level 2
- Ultrasonic Testing according to ISO 9712 Level 2
- Penetrant Testing according to ISO 9712 Level 2
Mandatory:
- 3 5 years experience as a Quality Inspector within a manufacturing industry.
- 3 5 years experience in a welding/fabrication environment.
- Must be able to read drawings / specifications and familiar with a variety of measuring and test equipment.
- Technical background with understanding of critical characteristics of mechanical, welded, and machined components.
- Ability to read and understand of ALSTOM technical drawings, systems, and procedures.
- Proficiency with measuring instruments.
- Excellent communication skills.
- Conversant with Microsoft Office, SAP database.
- Team player.
- Proactive approach.
- Problem solving techniques.
- Practical knowledge of manufacturing techniques and their relationship to quality systems such as those defined in ISO: -9001-2015
- Knowledge and experience of railway industry (norms, certifications) would be an asset.
- Alstom specific process and product knowledge.
- Experience in Quality / Auditing.
- Rigor, communication.
- Knowledge of Quality standard (ISO9001, IRIS, CMMI, ) and quality tools.
- Experience in operational activities, in documentation management & collaboration and team working.
- Data driven and courageous,
- Problem solving mindset.
- Collaboration and teamwork
