Method & Tools Engineer

Req ID: 533187

Location: Derby (on site)

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 20/11/2026

Salary: circa £53,000 depending on experience plus excellent benefits

Methods and Tools Engineer in Derby

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems. 

More Than a Job: A Mission 

The Methods and Tools Engineer (M&T) will drive business process efficiency by implementing and continuously improving engineering methodologies and toolsets. They will look to improve end-to-end (E2E) data flow across departments throughout the Development for Quality V-cycle contract execution, ensuring compliance with the Engineering Management Handbook and both local and central efficiency initiatives. 

Your Role, Your Impact

• Act as the interface, for site, between engineering, IS&T and central M&T. 

• Capture Métier needs, mitigate requirements to formalise functional specification according to tools’ capabilities. 

• Accompany development progress of new solutions build with IS&T 

• Assure Methodologies deploy among key user (KU) network, animate KU network through regular meetings, and ensure their Level2 assistance on functional issues.  

• Study, formalise and maintain methodologies for Alstom tools usage; propose & validate alternatives with Métier if necessary,  

• Establish Use cases and E2E Story with Métier: define functional validation plan and integration interfaces.  

• Pilot UAT (User Acceptance Test) with selected Key Users (after IS&T unitary tests): consolidate status and propose potential workarounds.  

• Assess impact on ecosystem and dataflow, evaluate change effort, define deployment plan, and set associated progress KPIs.  

• Consolidate Training Kit, assure training of trainers on methodologies, and allocate training needs for site. 

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Experienced in Methodologies definition for Engineering and Project Offices. 

• Experience of Engineering Data Management, (DMA/PLM4A/Catia) and experience in structuring of an engineering bill of materials.

• Knowledge of Engineering Design & Project Way of Working (Development For Quality, Project Manual, Engingeering Manual)

• Understanding of Industrial Processes (Delmia, GSI, AOS) for interfaces & co-engineering. 

• Able to manage simultaneously curative & structuring activities. 

• Experience of working in a diverse and international environment. 

How Success Is Measured

• On-time delivery of tool enhancements and process improvements aligned with project milestones.
• Effective collaboration and support across engineering and production teams.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Empowered by cutting-edge digital finance tools and a global innovation mindset.
• Delivering global impact from Derby through sustainable mobility solutions.
• Continuous learning and career advancement through Alstom’s leadership development programs.
• Perks and Benefits: 

• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay. 

Here, progress isn't always easy, but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

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. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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