Job Description

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide Job title: Train Cost Engineer Purpose of the Job:- To Animate the Design to Cost within Tender and Project To set up priorities and clear guidance to the development teams to achieve the cost objectives To coordinate the Design to Cost resources to deliver the relevant expertise to the Tender & Projects Reporting directly to Train Cost Manager Direct Reports: NIL Network & Links Ref Lib, Tender or Project team members / Sub-system manager Bid Cost Manager / Project Controller / Competitiveness Manager Train Cost Manager / Analyst Lead Engineer and Designer Design to cost Network Industrial team Sourcing team Performance Measurement/KPI\'s Accuracy of the cost calculation versus technical product definition Respect of time commitments & DFQ cycle requirements Capability to supply rational analysis & deliverables based on factual cost data & figures Capacity to Stimulate the work and maintain cohesion between participants Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: Coordinate the whole Design to Cost studies and metiers to meet the agreed objectives Ensure the transformation of the listed opportunities into validated cost reduction versus base line Be the \'voice\' of the Design to Cost in the Tender or Project team, insure and organize regular Steering Committees to report on the progress Detailed responsibilities: Animate the Design to Cost by applying the DtC tools and methodologies Calculate & Regularly update the \'Cost by Unit in Dev\' of the Train by IBS & Sub-Systems Define & agree the Recurring \'Cost per Unit\' target of the Train by IBS & Sub-Systems while getting the adhesion of the project stakeholders Coordinate the Costing resources & expertise Base on the Benchmark, DtC expertise & targets versus the Recurring Cost to Date of the train, highlight the main cost stakes and propose Priorities to the Tender or Project stakeholders. Listen to the Tender or Project team needs of Business Cases, adapt and agree the priorities with the Tender or Project core team Make sure the Design to Cost deliverables are delivered according to the DFQ cycle & Roadmap agreed Organize creative / brainstorming session (no taboo - openness - result oriented) to transform into validated savings, the Design to Cost potentials which have been identified by the DtC Analysis Establish the synthesis report, follow DtC KPIs and the evolution of the total \'Cost by Unit in Dev\' at Train & Sub-System level Organize regular DtC Steering Committees to report it and ask the core team for go / no go Arbitrations The Scope of work is limited to Recurring Production Cost (Material + Assembly hours of the Train and Sub-Systems) even if NRC are taken in consideration when meaningful in the Business Cases Accountabilities Based on the Deliverables issued by the Train Cost Leader & the expertise of the Design to Cost team: Calculate and Validate the train Cost per Unit in Dev Calculate, Propose and Agree the Train Target Cost per Unit together with the project team at Train and Sub-System level Put the Target Cost and other DtC Targets in a DtC TRS and insure their diffusion to the project stakeholders Based on the Design to Cost process: Put in place a DtC governance with the m tiers and with the project teams such as steering committees, KPIs & follow-up meeting Put in place the relevant deliverables to monitor the Design to Cost key success factors (such as Cost Calculation Note, Cost and Saving tracking, KPIs ) Build the dashboard to show it to the Tender or Project team Based on the prioritisation issued by the Train Cost Leader analysis & cost follow-up: Deliver and update at least monthly to the Tender or Project team the main cost stakes to be addressed Propose for each of them the relevant action plan using the Design to Cost processes, tools & expertise Participate to those action plans and ensure the transformation of the identified potential into validated savings Communication: Ensure the alignment with the product definition and put in place a close and fruitful communication with and between all the Design to Cost and Core Team m tiers Make sure their requirements are considered and that DtC results are known and circulated Knowledge & Experience : Mandatory At least to have 8-12 years of product Cost management & Costing (in Automotive, Railway or infra industries) Good Excel, Qliksense, DMA, and Catia skills Good product knowledge Good Product Competitiveness knowledge Good industrial Process knowledge Curious Open-mindedness Rigorous Good communication with other people English Speaker Educational Requirements Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Electrical / Electronics / Automobile) Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow\'s mobility. That\'s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose 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.

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