Special Process Expert
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. Could you be the full-time onsite Special Process Expert in Plattsburgh, NY , US we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your advanced welding and industrial engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates. You'll play a key role in coordinating the industrial control of Special Processes (SP) throughout various stages, from tender phase to manufacturing, ensuring high-quality standards and optimizing costs. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Sourcing, Quality, and Supply Chain), manage industrial risks through Process FMEA, support technology transfers, and much more. We’ll look to you for: You’ll specifically take care of coordinating the industrial control of Special Processes (SP) during tender phases, product development, industrialization, manufacturing, warranty, and maintenance, but also supporting technology and activity transfers, Contributing to the tender phase by addressing industrial constraints and requirements to optimize costs and minimize risks, Supporting Concurrent Engineering by contributing to technical solution decisions during specification and design phases, Building the SP REX (Return of Experience) and interacting with product engineering to adjust designs as needed, Managing industrial risks through Process FMEA and implementing associated improvement action plans, Defining requirements and rules (Design for Manufacturing) for tooling necessary to start production, Qualifying the product/process pair and the industrial means in alignment with the design. 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:
Requirements
- Degree in mechanical or industrial engineering; welding-specific degree preferred
- Minimum 3 years of relevant experience
- Experience or understanding of design and manufacturing project cycles
- Knowledge of welding processes and techniques (certified or demonstrable advanced welding skills)
- Familiarity with Process FMEA and quality control processes
- Presentation and teaching skills, with the ability to train and mentor others
- Strong problem-solving and root cause analysis abilities
- Expertise in industrial risk management and implementing improvement action plans
- Commitment to ethics, compliance, and EHS standards
Nice To Haves
- CWI (Certified Welding Inspector) or CWE/IWE (Certified Welding Educator / International Welding Engineer) certifications are strong pluses
Responsibilities
- Coordinating the industrial control of Special Processes (SP) during tender phases, product development, industrialization, manufacturing, warranty, and maintenance
- Supporting technology and activity transfers
- Contributing to the tender phase by addressing industrial constraints and requirements to optimize costs and minimize risks
- Supporting Concurrent Engineering by contributing to technical solution decisions during specification and design phases
- Building the SP REX (Return of Experience) and interacting with product engineering to adjust designs as needed
- Managing industrial risks through Process FMEA and implementing associated improvement action plans
- Defining requirements and rules (Design for Manufacturing) for tooling necessary to start production
- Qualifying the product/process pair and the industrial means in alignment with the design
Benefits
- Work with cutting-edge industrial processes and innovative technologies in the field of welding and special processes
- Progress towards becoming a recognized expert in Special Processes while contributing to Alstom's industrial excellence
- 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)
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
