Engineering Quality Manager
Job description
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 Signalling & Infrastructure Engineering Quality Manager in São Paulo we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering quality expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll ensure the quality and reliability of engineering deliverables, contributing to the success of our projects and driving continuous improvement. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (such as Project Engineering Managers, Quality Managers, and Bid Technical Managers), perform audits and inspections, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of the deployment of Design Reviews and DFMEA activities, but also lead improvements related to Return of Experience (REX).
We’ll look to you for:
- Ensuring applicable processes and standards are known and applied by engineering teams.
- Challenging engineering strategies by reviewing Engineering Management Plans.
- Ensuring the deployment of Critical Item Assessment (CIA) or Critical Technical Topic (CTT) activities during tenders, projects, and programs.
- Managing engineering quality issues and ensuring timely resolution.
- Leading local REX committees to improve engineering standards and processes.
- Contributing to building Lean & Right First-Time Engineering Processes.
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 or equivalent.
- 5 to 10 years of experience in managing quality tools and problem-solving methodologies.
- Knowledge of the railway industry (norms, certifications, etc.) is a plus.
- Proficiency in Portuguese, English, and Spanish.
- Ability to perform audits, inspections, and risk analyses (e.g., DFMEA).
- Experience with problem-solving methods and tools (e.g., QRQC, PDCA, 8D methodology, root cause analysis tools).
- Familiarity with Alstom quality and engineering standards, as well as CENELEC norms.
- Strong team-working skills in a complex organizational environment.
- Technical expertise in railway products.
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 boring daily routines.
- Work with new security standards for rail signalling.
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
- Contribute to innovative projects.
- Utilise our inclusive and dynamic 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 opportunities.
- Progress towards leadership roles or technical specialization.
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
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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.
Skills mentioned

Alstom SA is a French multinational rolling stock manufacturer operating worldwide in rail transport markets. The company is active in the fields of passenger transportation, signalling, and locomotives, producing high-speed, suburban, regional, and urban trains, along with trams. Founded in 1928 through the merger of Thomson-Houston Electric Company's French heavy engineering subsidiary and Société Alsacienne de Constructions Mécaniques, Alstom has a long history of innovation and development in the railway sector. The company, originally Alsthom, became GEC Alsthom in 1989 after a merger with parts of the British General Electric Company, and was later rebranded as Alstom in 1998 following its listing on the Paris Stock Exchange. Alstom develops and markets a comprehensive range of systems, equipment, and services for the railway transport sector. This includes rolling stock such as trains, tramways, and locomotives, as well as maintenance and modernization services, signalling solutions, and infrastructure. These offerings can be provided separately, bundled, or as fully integrated turnkey solutions. The company is a key international player in the industry with a significant presence in European markets and operations in over 63 countries. Alstom's portfolio features high-speed trains like the TGV, metros, monorails, and trams, alongside integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling, and digital mobility solutions. The company emphasizes its commitment to contributing to a low-carbon future by developing and promoting innovative and sustainable transportation solutions. Alstom's global presence is supported by a talent base of over 86,000 people from 184 nationalities, focusing design, innovation, and project management skills where mobility solutions are most needed. Following the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation in 2021, Alstom significantly expanded its portfolio and global reach, further solidifying its position as a leader in the rail industry. The company's operations span across various segments including urban and mainline transportation, signalling, and services. Alstom provides maintenance, rebuilding, and renovation services, and also operates in the rail infrastructure market by designing, producing, and installing infrastructure for rail networks. This includes information solutions, electrification, communication systems, track laying, and station utilities. Alstom's commitment to innovation is evident in its development of new technologies, such as hydrogen-powered trains like the Coradia iLint, aiming to decarbonize rail transport. The company also invests in digital mobility solutions to enhance passenger experience and operational efficiency. Alstom's headquarters are located in Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine, France.
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