Method & Tools Manager (f/m/d)

Method & Tools Manager (f/m/d)

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full time Method & Tools Manager (f/m/d) in Siegen we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

Our Siegen site is an international competence center for bogies. 800 colleagues develop, manufacture, test, and repair bogies for global rail traffic, ensuring stability and comfort on the tracks. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites. You’ll report to Michael Bieker and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.

On this role you will drive business process efficiency by implementing and continuously improving engineering methodologies and toolsets. You will also 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.

We’ll look for you to:

• Act as the interface, for site, between engineering, IS&T and central M&T. 
• Capture Métier needs, mitigate requirements to formalize 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 (and lead) KU network through regular meetings, and ensure their Level2 assistance on functional issues.  
• Study, formalize 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.   

All About You

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• 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, Eng Manual) to interface with KU. 
• Understanding of Industrial Processes (PLM, PDM, GSI, AOS, ADS) for interfaces & co-engineering. 
• Able to manage simultaneously curative & structuring activities. 
• Experience of working in a diverse and international environment. 
• Pro-active, anticipating Risks & Opportunities. 

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:

• Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
• Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
• Optimize work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
• Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
• Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programs
• Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events
• Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as physiotherapy, massages, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.
• Access corporate benefits and work-life service to receive support and guidance on childcare, caregiving, and household services

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!

Equal Opportunities Statement

As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realize their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.