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Date: 26 Mar 2025

Location: Villeneuve, CH

Company: Alstom

Req ID:481482

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.

Could you be the full-time Site Process & Manufacturing Engineering Manager (f/m/d) in Villeneuve we’re looking for?

Your Future Role

In Villeneuve, over 250 colleagues from 15 different countries work together to manufacture and modernize trains, locomotives, trams, and passenger cars from Switzerland and other European countries. Our product line Services offers a complete range of solutions to maximise the value of customer assets. Our offerings cover the entire lifecycle of the asset, from design and build, to operation, to end of life. You’ll report to Christoph TIETZ (Site Managing Director) and work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team. In your role, you are also integrated in the regional communication team.

We’ll look for you to:

At tender phase

Ensure that the industrial assumptions (PIO, MoB, Macro-process) are defined in line with industrial Reflib and SMP/SML of the product range

Validate the quotation relative to the industrial costs

At project execution phase

Ensure the implementation of the standard processes and the standard product solutions: SMP/SML, standard equipment, standard solutions

Ensure the manufacturability (and the transferability if relevant) using validated technologies

Ensure co-engineering methodology and rules are followed-up to optimize lead time and quality of development

Validate, for the industrial scope, the gate reviews of the DFQ, and that the conditions to pronounce the Serial Go are fulfilled

Ensure documentation and ERP data are complete, on time and with the good level of quality

Organize and ensure the implementation of manufacturing equipment on time, in line with EHS rules, with good ergonomic conditions, and compliant with the QCD targets of the project

Drive continuous improvement actions and support production

Management of Resources

Manage the staff capacity and competencies

Control the actual and forecasted workload

Manage the EHS requirements in the field of industrialization, and as management committee member

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:

Industrial background with 10 years’ experience preferably in the railway industry, ideally in an international organization

Ability to manage a team of engineers and technicians in technical fields

Technical experience of Process Engineering, writing and improving manufacturing work instructions, line balancing, Lean Manufacturing

Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up

Fluency in English & French

Possesses strong organizational and logical thinking skills, with effective communication abilities and a passion for the role that motivates others to reach shared goals.

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 and benefits such as company pension plans and discounted tickets for public transport (e.g. ZVV Bonuspass)

Optimise 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 programmes

Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events

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 realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.

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