Interiors Engineering Group Leader (EGL) 1

Req ID:358461 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide 

Job Title Interiors  Engineering Group Leader (EGL)

Purpose of the Job/Objective

Is the technical responsible for the CoE scope on the projects he is in charge of. Manage a team of Mechanical Lead Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and CAD Engineers.

Organisation Reporting

• Reports to: Interiors Engineering Manager
• Manages:
  • Hierarchical: Interiors Mechanical Lead Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and CAD Engineers

                           Functional: Product Engineer, Validation & RAMS engineer

Network & Links

 Internal Interfaces :

   CoE Team : Project Manager, Costing manager, Industrial Manager, Buyers, SPQD engineer, Bid manager

   Internal customers : Train Design Engineer, Site Mechanical Engineers, Project Engineering Manager, Project engineering planner

External Interfaces: Suppliers and sub-contractors

Performance Measurement

• Design reviews on-time
• Design review opened/closed issues
• GO tooling on-time
• 3D freeze on-time
• Documentation OTIF
• Respect of non-recurrent and recurrent costs target
• Number of modifications after 3D freeze
• Spent engineering hours vs. budget
• Manage the competencies ‘growth of his/her team
• Standardisation & reuse

Responsibilities

• Manage a team of Mechanical Lead Engineers, Mechanical Engineers and CAD Engineers and is continuously developing them
• Manage the technical relationship with the internal customer
  • Manage the project Engineering budget (engineering hours)
  • Manage the Engineering development leadtime based on the DFQ Cycle
  • Ensure design to cost on technical solutions
  • Manage the relationships with the Train Design Engineer and the Project Engineering Manager
• Manage the technical relationship with the suppliers
• Is the technical referential for  interiors
  - Participate to the improvement of standards processes, methodologies and tools and organise the Return of Experience for continuous improvement
  - Support CoE costing to build cost database
• Is the technical referential for projects activities on his/her dedicated scope
•  Validate 3D concepts for his/her projects, lead Design Reviews
• Participate to key technical issues solving
• Ensure that Reference Solutions are well used on his/her projects
• Facilitate Experts support on his/her projects
• Is responsible for the respect of recurring and non-recurring cost targets for interior parts of his/her scope
• Is responsible for the respect of interiors parts engineering planning on his/her scope
• Provide support to the CoE Engineer Manager on transversal activities
• Provide support to sourcing to audit and qualify new panel suppliers
• Manage the assurance of quality of Metier Engineering deliverables
  - Check quality status of Engineering deliverables
  - Support DR preparation regarding Engineering scope
  - Validate quality of Engineering Subcontractor
  - Link engineering and manufacturing engineering (design for manufacturing)
  - Deploy process/product FMEA : critical characteristics
  - Lead validation, fire & smoke and safety activities on his/her scope
• Make sure that Design Reviews are efficiently held
  - Check consistency of the Design Review vs Project Risks
  - Make sure that DR are well prepared and fuelled GR process
  - Follow action plan and update Design Review status
• Manage Engineering Quality issues
  - Make sure that problem solving process is properly applied and meet the objectives
  - Make sure that Engineering team is included in Customer issues solving process (if needed)
  - Propose and follow up action plans for improvement
   
   Knowledge & Experience :
• Minimum 7-8 years’ experience in Interiors in Railway industry
• Strong technical knowledge in passenger interiors or cab fitting or front end
• Experience in project management within Railway industry
• Strong knowledge of interiors parts costs
• Able to demonstrate management of engineering teams
• Ability to prioritize and to work effectively under pressure to meet the deadline.
• Able to work in an international, multi-site and matrix organization structure.
• Good written and spoken communication skills (at least in English).

Team size :

-Engineering team size: 10-15 people 

Innovation

-Ability to identify and make improvements to interiors function, to develop new ideas, methods, techniques and products.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?  

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.