Alstom has been present in South Africa for more than a century. During these years the company provided a wide range of products and technologies which helped develop the country’s infrastructure. Alstom provided equipment for 12 of South Africa’s 13 coal-fired power plants and for the only nuclear power plant, but it also played a historical...
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PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Design and deploy Quality Control Plan per manufacturing process to support reduction of demerits at 0 for Alstom Customer and the Zero Defect Program
MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES
Accountability & Authorities
- Manage Industrial Quality activities at site level (IQ team + process + KPI).
- Manage site PFMEA’s and control plans.
- Build, implement & regularly update Quality Control Plans with Return of Experience (REX) of previous project execution.
- Ensure customer approval, documents validation & compliance of the manufactured products before shipping.
- Car History Book : Develop, maintain and improve car history books contents
- Perform Line Quality Animation with cross function team.
- Lead and coach cross functional team members on problem solving methodology.
- Record inspection results in the industrial tools as required & drive process improvements.
- Manage internal and external non-conformities.
- Support manufacturing teams regarding the self-inspection, delegation of control (Training, audit, …) & Position Quality Animation with EPU manager.
- Support special process maturity
- Prepare and present weekly and monthly Industrial Quality KPI reports at site and project level.
- Drive process improvements through problem solving and lean principles
- Managing the IQ team’s work station audit schedules and analyzing trends.
- Develop IQ processes as per Project needs.
- Leading APSYS development.
- Management of site documentation on the central index.
- Drivin work station audits
Performance measurements
- Defects per Unit reduction (aligned to Performance Management Cycle objectives) and External demerit objective.
- Cost of Non Quality (QONC) objective (for CONQ S1.1 & S1.3).
- APSYS score for Industrial scope.
- Car History Book accuracy
- Quality management System
- IQ competency progression
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements / Experience
Mandatory:
- Diploma in Electrical Engineering
Desirable:
- Techncical drawing knowledge
Mandatory:
- Process knowledge on Quality and at industrial level.
- 3-5 Years experience within the Quality function in an engineering sector
- SAP
- Proven track record of audits
- Proficient in English read, write and speak
Desirable:
- Lean Six Sigma
- Rail Experience
- Kaizen application knowledge
- Problem solving techniques in industrial shop floor
Competencies & Skills
- International mindset & fluent in English.
- Ability to work in a matrix organization.
- Able to work under pressure.
- Work to support operational requirements
- Excellent MS office skills (Excel, Teams, Word, PowerPoint and Office)
- Local travel if and when required
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THE PURPOSE OF THE MATERIAL PLANNER ROLE IS TO:
Manage the Supplier's portfolio (Internal and/or External suppliers) for ensuring goods delivery at right time and place based on Alstom needs by expediting delivery needs to suppliers and animate the Supplier's delivery performances. Drive action plan for performance improvement & contribute for risk management.
THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:
Missions
- Expedite delivery needs from Suppliers
- Follow up deliveries and ensure the availability of goods for Alstom projects
- Monitor Supplier's performances KPI's
- Participate/lead to Supplier's performances improvement (animation)
- Contribute with SC inputs for supplier selection
Tasks
- Internal suppliers: Manage Purchase Requisition flow up to Material Planning documents
- External suppliers: Follow up with Sourcing the Purchase Requisition level maturity for launching Material Planning documents
- Ensure and update the accuracy of material planning master data (in compliance with stock and logistic constraints)
- Create the Material Planning documents (Call-off, Schedule Agreement) & respective Source List
- Communicate the Material Planning documents to Suppliers and follow Suppliers confirmation
- Analyze Suppliers confirmations vs. Alstom needs and evaluate the risk/impact anticipation on production/projects
- Identify priorities associated with risk/impact anticipation and set up recovery actions
- Maintain a routine with Suppliers in order to check the status of deliveries
- Analyze and manage MRP (Material replenishment planning) exception messages and anticipate supply problems (backlogs, shortages, no demand…).
- Maintain delivery dates in ERP (Enterprise resource plan (SAP)
- Track missing parts until stock availability
- Ensure non-conformities replacement
- Resolve Receiving issues (overstock, shortage, damage, documentation, etc.)
- Analyze and share deliveries performances KPI's with different stakeholders (Internal & External)
- Collaborate with Material Planning Management/SDPM ( Supplier Development performance Management ) to validate worst Suppliers and define appropriate action plan (adapted governance: LSCA (Light Capability Assessment), LCA, etc...)
- Apply appropriate communication routine with Suppliers based on their delivery performances
- Drive and follow (when involved) Supplier Capacity Assessment
- Drive and follow (when involved) Supplier's Light Capability Assessment (LSCA)
- Contribute to new business risk assessments and mitigation action plan
The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:
- Minimum National Diploma in Supply Chain or related discipline
- Minimum of 3 years working experience in the Supply Chain
- Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage
- Knowledge of Material Planning within the Supply Chain scope
- Experience with ERPs, Supply Chain concepts, processes and continuous improvement,
- Fluent in English.
- Driver’s license
- National travel might be required, therefor the candidate must be flexible and willing in this regard.
The ideal candidate will have the following competencies
- Agile mindset
- Inclusive mindset
- Responsible mindset
- Strong sense of work ethic
- Resilient, driven with a "CAN DO ATTITUDE"
- Prior exposure to high pressured environments
- Keen mind to deal with unexpected challenges
- Solution orientated
- Deadline driven
- Collaborative mindset
- Team Player
- Passionate
- Materials requirements planning
- Supplier Delivery Performance Management
- Inventory management & Material Planning techniques
- Industrial scheduling
- Transport & Distribution
- Supply Chain information systems
- Data analytics
- Sourcing For Non-Sourcing
- Project Management Basics
- English
- Entrepreneurship
- Agility
- Collaboration
- Global Vision
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Job Purpose
The (SQ) Supplier Quality Manager ensures the compliance of purchased parts delivered to the Gibela facilities. He/she manages the team of Incoming Inspectors to ensure consistent, accurate and on-time completion of incoming inspection activities. He/she also manages the team of Serial SQ Engineers to ensure comprehensive supplier non-conformity feedback, containment and corrective actions are implemented quickly to secure the supply of parts to the line. The SQ Manager will further manage the Participating units (PU) quality, Supplier Quality Warranty and Supplier Product Quality Development (SPQD) management.
Key Responsibilities
- Collaborate with SPQD and Incoming Inspectors to ensure Control Plans are defined and registered in the ERP system
- Ensure inspection instructions/ checklists are defined and available for Incoming Inspectors
- Establish and manage the process for maintaining and storing records at Incoming Inspection
- Ensure Incoming Inspectors comply with procedures for inspection, tool calibration, storage of records, non-conformities characterization and ERP transactions
- Initiate outside special process inspections or outside lab testing when required
- Supplier Nonconformity Management
- Secure in containment actions plans to secure the Manufacturing line
- Ensure complete and efficient Supplier’s root cause analysis and corrective actions to supplier’s non-conformities
- Establish supplier responsibility and assure the invoicing of Cost of Non-Quality to suppliers (CONQ)
- Organize supplier retrofits and remedial actions, including storing of vendor work reports and validations.
- Challenge suppliers to react quickly and correctly identify and rectify root causes of non-conformities to prevent recurrence
- Ensure effective Supplier’s waivers management for the Site
- Ensure daily meetings and routines to set priorities and manage daily workload
- Manage hierarchically the SQ Serial, Incoming Inspection and Supplier Quality Warranty teams
- Accountable of the performance management cycle of his/her team
- Prepare and provide the Site SQ Serial reporting based on defined KPI’s and animate teams and suppliers to reach assigned targets
- Manage Supplier Quality Performances
- Prepare Reports and supplier Quality Reviews for top level management on top quality issues and action plans including managing the red, yellow status of suppliers with ongoing quality issues
- Ensure proper Supplier Quality risk management and deploy dedicated mitigation plans
- Maintain and publish KPIs and identify opportunities for performance improvement.
- Lead Return of Experience activities on his/her scope of work.
- Contribute to site quality continuous improvement program
- Prepare and participate in Process reviews, internal/external audits and Continuous Improvement roadmaps
- Ensure the strong integration of Return of Experience (REX) to the SPQD teams for next projects
Minimum Requirements
- Engineering degree or related degree
- 10 years’ experience in an Engineering discipline and or Quality
- Quality tools experience
- Processes knowledge on Quality at industrial level
- 5 years or more of people management experience
- Autonomous
- Ability to work in a matrix organisation
- Analytical ability
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DESCRIPTION
At Alstom, our ambition is to be a global leader in the transportation sector, in the digital age. Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom offers a complete range of equipment and services, from high-speed trains, metros, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.
At Bombela Maintenance, a subsidiary of Alstom, we employee 150 employees all working towards a common goal of becoming the best railway maintenance company. We are committed to consistently delivering a safe Gautrain, on time every time.
YOUR ROLE:
- Manage the handover process in accordance with the relevant sections of the Concession Agreement
- Assets must be catalogued, inventoried and reviewed for condition and presented in a document itemizing all assets
- Prepare and update the Handover Plan and Handover Programmes and submit to Customer
- Prepare and update the Handover Report and submit to Customer
- Manage the interface with the internal teams, suppliers, customer and management
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Related technical experience and project management qualification/ experience
- Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
- Good communication skills
- Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of teams)
- Good Knowledge of Project management processes
- Good knowledge of railway products and systems
- Conflict and crisis management
- Ability to manage customer relationship
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Complexity management skills
- MS Office
- Planning and forecasting
- Tracking and monitoring
- Experience interfacing with internal and external customers
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DESCRIPTION
At Alstom, our ambition is to be a global leader in the transportation sector, in the digital age. Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Alstom offers a complete range of equipment and services, from high-speed trains, metros, trams and e-buses to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions.
At Bombela Maintenance, a subsidiary of Alstom, we employee 150 employees all working towards a common goal of becoming the best railway maintenance company. We are committed to consistently delivering a safe Gautrain, on time every time.
Bombela Maintenance is looking to recruit 1 x Buyer.
The main purpose of this role is Sourcing for local/central, Platform & Project teams, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain, Legal, Finance, Engineering and Infrastructure.
This role will be based at the Gautrain Maintenance Depot in Midrand, Johannesburg.
YOUR ROLE:
- Deploy commodities strategy
- Ensure project execution in line with QCD objectives
- Pilot contractual relationships with suppliers for his/her scope
- Identification of project and business needs
- Preparation and launch of Request For Quotation with suppliers using the standard tool
- Negotiation of cost reduction with suppliers
- Setup contracts with suppliers based on agreed prices, leadtimes and labour rates
- Active participation to commodity strategy and panel élaboration
- Closely work with sourcing project representatives (Project Sourcing Manager, etc…)
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS AND SKILLS:
- Business school or relevant qualification in purchasing
- Minimum of three years working experience in purchasing
- Continuously ensuring alignment with customer contractual requirements
- Strong interpersonal skills (leadership, communication, ability to convince)
- Team management (capacity to coordinate and ensure collaboration of teams)
- Advanced negotiation skills
- Complexity management skills
- MS Office
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Job Purpose:
- To develop specifications for one or more functions / sub systems which will be designed and implemented on new generation passenger trains. To lead the engineering studies to reach the required performances for each function/sub system (this includes Requirement Management, calculations and simulations, technical discussions with suppliers and internal departments, defining and executing the type tests on sub system and train level, performing root cause analysis and developing modification proposals).
- Delegation of TSE, specify one or several train functions, and associated sub-system(s) at train level and lead technically the engineering studies to reach the required performances at train level.
- On Projects with external suppliers: supervise and validates sub-system selection.
- Manage Projects. He/she is in charge of project development with suppliers and customer (TSE-TDE-TCE).
- Perform the Validation activities for part of the train delegated by the TVE during project execution.
- Write the Train test specifications and procedures
Key Responsibilities
- Performing requirement development based on reference and applicable documents in close collaboration with relevant specialists, local and international Standards, Certification, Safety and Customer requirements.
- Defining system architecture, operational modes and functions based on external/internal requirements.
- Performing the specialist field (e.g. EMC, Acoustics, and Fire Protection) requirement allocation to the various subsystems in close collaboration with local and international experts.
- Performing train system FMECA in coordination with RAMS team.
- Ensuring consistency and compatibility between all the sub-systems specifications.
- Writing sub-system specification and architecture description in collaboration with the sub system engineers, other engineering sites and other engineering departments.
- Supporting the Train System Engineer to define applicable train configurations.
- Ensuring coordination between Sub Systems, various engineering sites and central engineering on interfaces, performances, technical issues resolution during detailed design phase.
- Participating in technical meetings with the customer.
- Working with the sourcing department to write technical product specifications for equipment to be procured, holding technical discussions with suppliers, participating in the supplier development and testing of their products. To discuss with suppliers about non-performing/non-compliant topics in the warranty phase.
- Drives technical development of the product until GFV in close relationship with suppliers.
- Defining and performing Train verification strategy in close collaboration with all Engineering departments, Certification & Validation teams, Train Sub System Team and Participating Units.
- Writing the train level test specifications and sub system test specifications when needed.
- Performing integration and tuning on the train.
- Complete management of technical open issues from investigation to modification implementation and problem closure.
- Performing reporting at project level and métier level (via weekly reports).
- Supporting TSE for implementation and update of Engineering risks mitigation plan, change order process and QCD optimisation.
- Prepares DR with suppliers (sub-system/product level) or with TSE (train/product integration level).
- Manages the technical Sub-System ESLI/RAPR.
- Ensures that standard key design rules are applied with Platform and Sourcing colleagues.
- Ensures that the Métiers tools are well applied (connector, costing tool, DRCL ….).
- Execute activities given by the Train System Engineer (TSE).
- Update the Validation Plan.
- Write Train System test procedures.
- Ensure the timely issuing of the Validation proves (including proves of lower level systems and components) and consolidates Validation files.
- Provide structured Return of experience (REX) to feed costing activities, to be implemented in Reference Solutions, and to enrich the CV metier technical repository.
Minimum Requirements
- BSc / B.Eng. in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronic/ Mechatronics/Electro-Mechanical Degree.
- Registered or Registerable as a Professional Engineer with ECSA.
- At least 3-5 years of experience in a similar role (preference will be given to candidates with experience in the railway industry).
Special Requirements
- General technical competencies in Engineering.
- Understanding of Pneumatic Diagrams and symbols .
- Written and Oral communication in English.
- Willing to live the Gibela Values (Trust and Respect, Teamwork and Partnership, Focus and Drive and Influence the future).
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Job Purpose
Painting of the rotor, as well as supporting with the loading and cleaning (resin) of the completed stator frame windings between the VPI (Vacuum & Pressure Impregnation) and the various drying ovens.
Reporting to the EPU Manager / Group Leader / Production Team Leader
Key Responsibilities
- Mixing solvents and paints according to the described ratio
- Masking and painting the rotor
- Loading and unloading the rotor into paint booth
- Cleaning equipment after use and tidying area in accordance with 5S
- Performing equipment and tooling self-inspections (blocked filters / nozzles etc.)
- Checking drying times of the product, according to the VPI special process
- Loading and unloading the wound stator in the various ovens and VPI according to these drying times
- Cleaning excess resin from the product and Sorting of waste
- Adhering to continuous improvement processes and teamwork
- Complying with all safety rules & regulations
- Detecting, anticipating and reporting minor manufacturing anomalies, as well as more complex defects
- Participate in applicable continuous improvement initiatives for motor
Minimum Requirements
- Grade 12 or N3 Certificate
- Relevant experience within a manufacturing and/or similar environment
- Previous experience mixing and preparing the paint for application
- Good knowledge of painting, resin, hot product handling and lifting hazards
- Able to operate, start and stop the drying / curing ovens
- Read and interpret technical documents (work instructions, safety instructions, etc.)
- Able to operate hand power tools, slings, drilling machines, grinders and other hand tools related to the job requirement
- Have appropriate knowledge of water base paint and solvents base paint
- Appropriate knowledge on paint equipment settings and controls
- Understanding of paint defects and rectifications thereof
- Understand cleaning, masking and preparing paint surfaces
- Able to use the crane for assembly operations and move the product with pallet trucks
Special Requirements
Previous experience mixing and preparing the paint for application
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Job Purpose
Perform engineering duties in planning, designing, and in charge of construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities, such as roads, railroads, pipelines, power plants, water and sewage systems, and waste disposal units. Includes architectural, structural, traffic, and geo-technical engineers where Gibela TSSSA operates (clients depot, JV repair centre, own repair centre)
Be the single point of contact for the construction and maintenance of building structures, and facilities across the different locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Direct construction, operations, and maintenance activities at project site
- Direct or participate in surveying to lay out installations and establish reference points, grades, and elevations to guide construction
- Provide technical advice regarding design, construction, or program modifications and structural repairs to industrial facilities
- Day to day management of operations on site, ensuring that the project is brought to a successful completion and meets the required time, budget and quality constraints
- Ensuring timely management of any unforeseen delays
- Regular monitoring and liaison with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager
- Liaise with the Contracts Manager/Project Manager to ensure adequate labour and sub-contract resource are available on site
- Plan and efficiently organise the site facilities and logistics, ensuring all equipment on site is fit for purpose
- Request all materials, oversee the deliveries, and ensure they are done so in adequate time in line with the construction Programme and procurement schedule
- Effectively communicate with the Design Team to ensure the timely release of design information (HVAC and Building equipment)
- Supervise, manage and motivate all site team including effective management of sub-contractor activities on site ensuring they are engaged, on target in line with the master Programme
- Report the compliance with the contractual obligations by the utilities / PSI suppliers and to manage the action plans and regular reports of the suppliers performance
- Draft, draw Lay Out, and Specify Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment -- Providing documentation, detailed instructions, drawings, specifications to tell others about how devices, parts, equipment, or structures are to be fabricated, constructed, assembled, modified, maintained, or used
- Propose and implement solutions for costs optimization in relation to utilities and facilities
- Evaluate Information to Determine Compliance with Standards -- Using relevant information and individual judgment to determine whether events or processes comply with laws, regulations, or standards
- Participate into the assessment and selection of suppliers for facility maintenance with adherence to Gibela procurement policies
- Supervise the reception process for the suppliers that assure the interventions on utilities , buildings and equipment
- Manage and follow up the optimum functioning of equipment and buildings installations with the utilities and maintenance team
- Manage the update of data related to equipment in the informatics tools used internally (equipment database)
- Perform periodic training of subordinate workers, when necessary
- Supervise, follow-up performance, availability and quality and all major equipment and define KPI`s
- Manage contractors and vendors relationships:
- Manage and review service contracts to ensure facility management needs are being met
- Ensure delivery schedules, quantity and quality criteria are met
- Support Industrial Operations QCD objectives
- Undertake other duties as specified by the Site & Operations Manager
- Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies
- Adhere to Company procedures especially in relation to AZDP and Quality and Health & Safety
Minimum Requirements
- B-Tech in Civil Engineering or Construction Engineering
- Bachelor’s degree in Facilities Management will be an added advantage
- IT literate ( Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Ms project)
- English fluency
- Prior experience in a supervisory position
- Knowledge of maintenance systems, technical operations, and building codes and regulations
- Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work independently
- At least 5 years’ experience in construction site management experience is preferable
- Experience in working and consulting with communities
- Team Leadership, Customer & Quality focus, Methodical, Problem solving & Decision making, Communication
- Experience Building and Construction -- Knowledge of materials, methods, and the tools involved in the construction or repair of industrial buildings, Ability to read and understand schematics, drawings, and specifications
- Customer and Personal Service - Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
- This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction
Special Requirements
- The job involves some mobility, with work in several depots at times.
- To carry out technical support and maintenance on extra hours & on-call basis (weekends at times if required).
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Job Purpose
- To define and deliver Testing and Commissioning procedures, tools and facilities in accordance with customer acceptance criteria
- Continuous improvement of T&C performance
- Manage Test Engineering team
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the development and supply of test procedures, facilities and tools for Rolling stock Test & Commissioning activities
- Ensure that test procedures and tools configuration are managed during the project lifecycle
- Ensure through the V cycle, from the start of the project, with the Project Test and Commissioning Manager that all the requirements and risks are identified early and ensure proper mitigation plans are put in place
- Participate in Tenders for providing relevant data/calculations.
- Define the Standard Operating Procedures with reference to time and monitor deviations
- Continuously optimizing Standard Operating Procedures.
- Implement REX (Return of Experience) from Test & Commissioning phase of the project
- Ensure that industrialization (APSYS - Alstom Production System and TAKT time) of testing procedures is defined and followed systematically and continuously reviewed and improved
- Ensure Interface and perfect working relationship with engineering project team, Site Industrial, Warranty Implementation team, Site Logistics and Industrial Support to Warranty teams, Quality, Site Validation team
- Support the PrTCM, for the implementation and execution of the full customer acceptance plan (including components and subsystems)
- Implement and deploy methods and tools and best practices pointed out at group level
- To manage & optimize the technical activities in order to achieve Quality; Cost and Delivery targets and results commitments
- Ensures T&C procedures comply with EHS Policy and Site EHS Management System
- Participates in EHS activities on shop floor
- Manage and Forecast the test engineering workload and adapt capacity accordingly
- Manage competencies through identification of critical competencies and ensure right trainings are delivered
- Communicate and cascade information to the site test engineering team
- Manage conflicts and disputes within the department
- Explore and share new solutions improving the T&C activities in partnership with Central T&C
Minimum Requirements
- BSc/B-Eng/B-Tech (Electrical/Electronic Engineering)
- Minimum of 5 years’ experience in Testing & Commissioning of Electrical, Control, onboard communications & network systems within process industry, railways or factory automation
- Good knowledge in IT tools and smart devices
- Be familiar with high risk activities in association with Electrical work and EHS (Environment, Health, Safety) requirements
- Have a good technical level in electrical, electronic, mechanical and networks domains
- Familiar with Lean approach for Industrialization
- Strong leadership; result-driven mindset
- Ability to foster communications between multiple stakeholders (product engineering, manufacturing engineering, industrial function
- Ability for negotiation, problem-solving and efficient decision-making in complex environment
- Ability to work across sites/functions in a multi-cultural environment
- Team spirit approach and good communication skills
Special Requirements
- The job involves frequent mobility, with work in several depots, and at times on the train corridors.
- To carry out technical support and maintenance on 24/7 shift & on-call basis (night, day, weekend).
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