What are the responsibilities and job description for the Methods Engineer position at Alstom?
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, 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 onsite Methods Engineer in West Mifflin, PA (Pittsburgh area) we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your manufacturing and process engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll play a crucial role in defining and validating detailed manufacturing processes for new products, creating industrial documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Process Engineers, Product Design teams, and Quality Assurance), lead the industrialization of retrofit processes following engineering changes, and ensure optimal EHS and ergonomic conditions—and much more.
We’ll look to you for:
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:
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:
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.
Could you be the full-time onsite Methods Engineer in West Mifflin, PA (Pittsburgh area) we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your manufacturing and process engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll play a crucial role in defining and validating detailed manufacturing processes for new products, creating industrial documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as Process Engineers, Product Design teams, and Quality Assurance), lead the industrialization of retrofit processes following engineering changes, and ensure optimal EHS and ergonomic conditions—and much more.
We’ll look to you for:
- Contributing ideas to the Process Engineer or PIM to enhance product manufacturability and meet QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets,
- Participating in product design reviews as necessary,
- Collaborating on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEA) and validating prototypes,
- Requesting tooling as needed and writing detailed tooling specifications,
- Ensuring optimal EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) and ergonomic conditions,
- Performing task sequencing for workstations and calculating accurate method times,
- Industrializing retrofit processes following engineering changes to include routings, work instructions, and tooling,
- Leading continuous process improvement initiatives,
- Acting as a champion for Alstom Performance System (APSYS),
- Developing and managing ERP routings and work/inspection instructions.
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:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Process, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering,
- Candidates may include new graduates with internships or up to ~5 years of hands‑on experience.
- Experience or understanding of manufacturing processes and methods,
- Preferred experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment (electrical/mechanical assembly work is especially relevant).
- Demonstrated ability or exposure to process documentation and improvement,
- Familiarity with Quality, EHS standards, and Ergonomics,
- Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written),
- Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, including writing manufacturing work instructions and line balancing,
- Familiarity with Process FMEA and QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control),
- Experience with time analysis methodologies (e.g., MTM, MEK, UAS),
- Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives,
- Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% for work.
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:
- Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues,
- Work with cutting-edge manufacturing processes and advanced industrial tools to shape innovative solutions,
- Progress towards becoming a key contributor in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives,
- Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment, fostering collaboration, resilience, and a mindset of continuous learning,
- Contribute to innovative projects,
- Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,
- Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning,
- Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k).
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.