Methods Engineer

Alstom•West Mifflin, PA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

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. This role is for a full-time onsite Methods Engineer in West Mifflin, PA (Pittsburgh area). The role involves defining and validating detailed manufacturing processes for new products, creating industrial documentation, and driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality. The engineer will 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.

Requirements

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
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

Nice To Haves

Preferred experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment (electrical/mechanical assembly work is especially relevant)
Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% for work

Responsibilities

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