Welding Expert

2 months ago

Dandenong, Australia Alstom Full time

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, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the Welding Expert based in our Dandenong, VIC site office that we’re looking for?

 

Your future role:

 

As the Welding Expert, you will work closely with Alstom metallic suppliers to support process development, product localisation and supplier industrial transformation. You will support suppliers to achieve full compliance with respective welding standards (EN 15085, AS 1554) and Alstom welding process directives. As an expert in your field, you will work closely with the suppliers on localisation of existing projects, being the conduit between Alstom engineering and industrial functions and the vendors. You will be responsible for assisting with the development of the suppliers to increase their technical capability to meet the demand from Alstom and advise the suppliers on best industry practices, processes and help to implement them. As well as this, you will support SPQD function in conducting FAIs at the supplier premises and review all the related documentation and conduct supplier audits and GEMBA visits, measuring supplier performance, and putting recommendations for improvements.  

 

We’ll look to you for: 

 

  • Reviewing the design, its feasibility for manufacturing, and advising if any changes are required considering supply base capabilities
  • Working closely with the Alstom suppliers at their premises to develop their industrial capability
  • Advising suppliers on welding, cutting and bending processes
  • Interacting with cut and bend parts suppliers, provided needed expertise in manufacturing processes
  • Traveling to suppliers on regular basis for First Article Inspection and Supplier Audits
  • Reviewing supplier documentation (WPS/WPQR/NDT reports/weld maps) in FAI process
  • Answering questions from the suppliers about AT processes, documentation and way of working

 

All about you:

 

  • Tertiary engineering degree (mechanical engineer/welding engineer/metallurgist or similar)
  • Qualified as one of the following - IWE/IWT/IWS/IWI (International Welding Engineer or similar)
  • Knowledge and thorough understanding of the welding, cutting and bending manufacturing processes.
  • Ability to read technical drawings and weld symbols to both EN and AS standards
  • Experience in creating or reviewing welding quality documents (WPQR/WPS/Welders' Qualification Reports/NDT reports)
  • Familiarity with the standards: EN ISO 15085, EN ISO 3834 and EN ISO 9606, EN ISO 15614, AS1554
  • Experience/qualification as an auditor
  • Availability for frequent business travel interstate and overseas

 
The Benefits:

 

  • 18 weeks paid parental leave
  • Free gym membership
  • Flexible working options
  • Salary continuance insurance
  • Bridging leave

 
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
  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
  • Contribute to innovative projects
  • Utilise our activity-based 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
  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

We are an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourage women partnering with Work180, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, people with disability and other minority groups to apply. 
We recognise that embracing flexibility & inclusivity is the smarter way of working. Please speak with us about your individual needs or if any workplace adjustments are required. If you require any adjustments to the recruitment process please email: hr.accessibility@alstomgroup.com
For internal applicants, please ensure you confirm your eligibility to apply with your Supervisor and relevant Human Resources representative prior to submitting an application.