Train Cost Leader

Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in cost analysis and product design in an innovative and impactful field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.You’ll play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiency and ensuring alignment between technical product definitions and financial objectives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, project management), coordinate Design to Cost studies, and lead brainstorming sessions to identify cost-saving opportunities, and much more.You’ll specifically take care of calculating and validating cost baselines, as well as establishing governance structures for cost monitoring, but also ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving transformation of cost-saving opportunities into validated results.We’ll look to you for:
Coordinating Design to Cost studies to meet agreed objectivesEnsuring transformation of identified cost-saving opportunities into validated reductionsServing as the "voice" of Design to Cost within tender or project teamsApplying Design to Cost tools and methodologies to identify and implement cost-saving measuresCalculating and regularly updating the Cost by Unit in Development at train and subsystem levelsDefining and agreeing on recurring cost targets with project stakeholdersOrganizing and leading creative brainstorming sessions to identify and validate savingsEstablishing and monitoring Design to Cost KPIs and deliverablesEnsuring alignment with product definitions and fostering effective communication among stakeholdersProviding regular updates to project teams on cost stakes and action plansAll 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:Degree in mechanical engineering or a related field5 to 10 years of experience in mechanical engineeringKnowledge of procurement and/or sourcing (an asset)Experience within the transportation industry (railway, automotive, or heavy equipment)Fluency in English and FrenchStrong technical leadership with an autonomous and proactive mindsetAbility to analyze complex data and provide actionable insightsExcellent communication and stakeholder management skillsThings you’ll enjoy
Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routinesWork with cutting-edge tools and methodologies for cost optimizationCollaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams and supportive colleaguesContribute to innovative projects driving sustainable mobilityUtilise our dynamic and inclusive working environmentSteer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countriesBenefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learningProgress towards leadership roles or other career pathways within AlstomBenefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)Bilingualism
Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.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.
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