Industrial Engineer

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Date: 31 May 2024

Location: Washington / IvyCity, DC, US

Company: Alstom

Req ID:455855 

We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 38 900 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.    

 

Responsibilities and Accountabilities

In the context of Next Generation High Speed Trains project, ALSTOM is offering high level of Maintenance Service to AMTRAK operator, under the form of TSSSA contract (Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement).

The Industrial Engineer of TSSSA project is in charge of setting up the industrial activities, defining and deploying industrial processes for maintenance activities executed on NGHST trains.

 

  • On at least one of the 3 Amtrak facilities of Washington DC, New York NY, or Boston MA;
  • Including the update of the maintenance documentation (Train product manuals/eCatalogue) according to the transfer plan defined with ILS team;
  • Demonstrating confidence and working knowledge of assigned duties while interfacing directly with the customer.
  • Including comprehensive Work Instructions, with associated standard tasks lists (used in work orders) and standard times:
  • Including special tools and bill-of-material (BoM);
  • Making sure that the industrial means are fitting with the maintenance needs and train design
  • Including validation on the field when necessary
  • Targeting the highest levels of Industrial performance, within Alstom Production System (APSYS);
  • Deploying the Work Management System GSI for on-train activities, including data loading preparation and updates, and using the very last technology provided by Alstom Service Execution System (SES), based on electronic documentation and fully integrated data management (may be with different IT tools according to final customer requirements);
  • In tight coordination with the other teams contributing to TSSSA execution: Engineering, Supply Chain/Sourcing, Quality, Fleet planner, Depot planner. And coordinating also with Alstom central organization (Services Platform, Industrialization).

 

The TSSSA Industrial Engineer will also be in charge of introducing the Work Instructions and their updates to Amtrak production team.

He/She will contribute to the achievement of Integrated Logistic Support (ILS) activities, validating the train product documentation, special tools, and supporting the maintainability demonstrations to be performed on Amtrak sites.

 

Educational Requirements

Associates degree in related engineering discipline (i.e. EET, MET) or related industrial engineering experience

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering Preferred

 

Experience (Essential Functions)

  • 2-5 years of related industrial engineering experience
  • Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Configuration Follow-up
  • Minimum 2 years in Railways maintenance environment, and/or manufacturing environment, and/or ILS (Integrated Logistic Support) deployment
  • Technical experience of Methods Engineering, writing and improving maintenance work instructions

 

Desired Qualifications:

  • Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
  • Knowledge of drafting and CAD tools including AutoCAD, Pro-E, CATIA, Solid Works or other similar software
  • Knowledge of DMA, in order to acces engineering 3D models and Drawings
  • Proficiency with MS Office applications
  • Strong communication skills with English language proficiency
  • Ability to work effectively on cross-functional teams and interface with all internal and external stakeholders
  • Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems

 

Other requirements:

 

  • Requires up to 20% travel (domestic and international), especially on the 3 train maintenance facilities of Washington DC, New York NY, and Boston MA.

 

 

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status. Alstom is a drug-free workplace.

This contractor and subcontractor shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4 (a), 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(a). These regulations prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities, and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin. Moreover, these regulations require that covered prime contractors and subcontractors take affirmative action to employ and advance in employment individuals without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status.

 

Accommodations for Applicants with Disabilities

Alstom provides reasonable accommodations and/or assistance to applicants with disabilities and disabled veterans (including but not limited to other protected veterans and individuals with known physical and mental limitations). If you need a reasonable accommodation/assistance for any part of the application and/or hiring process, please contact Alstom's Recruiting Department at careers.us@alstom.com (please use "Accommodation Request" as the subject line).

An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers.  We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.   

 


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