Lead Method Engineer

Req ID:483859 

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Position in the Organization

Organization Structure

See standard PME organization chart.

Organizational Reporting

Reports hierarchically to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager or to the domain PME leader.

Reports functionally to the PIM (Product Industrialization Manager)

Team    (*depends on scope)

People (*) : 0 direct report

Network and links

Product Design Engineer, Manufacturing, Supply chain, Industrial Quality.

Other domains Process Engineers, Manufacturing engineers / technicians, Special Process experts, Industrial Costing Manager.

Tooling Engineer.

APSYS Leader

Mission & Responsibilities

Responsibilities

• During specification and preliminary design phases:
  • Bring ideas to the Process Engineer or the PIM to guide product definition in order to improve the product manufacturability and achieve QCD targets.
  • Participate to the product design reviews when required.
  • Estimate Method Time.

• During detailed design phase and before Serial Go:
  • Participate to P-FMEA.
  • Participate to validation of prototypes if any.
  • Request tooling when needed and write tooling specifications.
  • Depending on the domain: perform ERP routings, Work Instructions, Inspection Instructions, program for CNC machines. And this ensuring good EHS and ergonomic conditions.
  • Perform work stations task sequencing.
  • Validate product design and industrialization through FAR and FAI.
  • Calculate precise Method Time.

• After serial Go:
  • Industrialize retrofit after engineering changes: Routings, Work Instructions, and tooling.
  • Support Production to achieve manufacturing QCD targets.
  • Participate to continuous improvement workshops. (Ex: SWIP)
  • Contribute to industrial REX on manufacturing processes.

Key Performance Indicator

KPI n°1                On time delivery of industrial documentation to manufacturing.

KPI n°2                On time FAI and Serial Go for his field of activities.

KPI n°3                Method Time in line with target.

KPI n°4                Reactivity in the treatment of technical issues met in production.

Candidate requirements

Educational Requirements

• Technical education BE/ B Tech (Mechanical/ Production/ Automobile)
• English read, written, spoken
• Min experience of 10 to 14 years.

Desired Knowledge / Experience

• Manufacturing experience, preferably in the railway industry.
• Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing.
• Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up
• Working knowledge in Quality, EHS standards and Ergonomics.
• Familiar with IS common tools.
• Process FMEA, QRQC.
• Time analysis (MTM, MEK, UAS).

Behavioral Competencies

• Conscientious. Commits and delivers.
• Team Player.  Spirit of “Team Trust Action”
• Decisive.  Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions. Refers decision to others when appropriate
• Self-Motivation.
• Logical and organized
• Good communication.

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.