Req ID:503650
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 80000 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 hybrid Bid Technical Manager in West Mifflin PA US were looking for
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management expertise in a new cutting-edge field. Youll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.
Youll play a pivotal role in leading tender engineering activities ensuring alignment with global target costs tender budgets and planning for APM (Automated People Mover) projects. Day-to-day youll work closely with teams across the business (Tender core team engineering team and customer interfaces) manage functional engineering activities for tenders perform technical exchanges with customers analyze requirements and provide technical documentation for tender submissions and much more.
Well look to you for:
Managing the interfaces with the Tender core team and ensuring engineering internal interfaces
Performing technical exchanges with the customer
Analyzing customer requirements and identifying gaps versus the reference product
Providing technical documentation for tender submission to the customer
Defining the best compromise to address the gaps (QCD) including Mechanical and Functional Architecture
Identifying technical risks and ensuring they are addressed by dedicated action plans agreed upon by the Platform and Metiers
Establishing engineering QCD commitments including master planning costing PDO risk assessment and management plans
Validating engineering assumptions and outputs with the Site Engineering Director (or Bid Technical Manager) and Bid Manager
Applying a design-to-cost approach
Demonstrating a customer-oriented approach and fostering effective communication and relationships.
All about you
We value passion and attitude over experience. Thats why we dont expect you to have every single skill. Instead weve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical background preferred)
Experience or understanding of design in rail or similar industries such as automotive truck buses or aerospace
Familiarity with Engineering development DFQ sequences and design-to-cost approaches
Knowledge of product architecture operation and performance
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
People management experience
Customer-oriented approach with the ability to perform technical exchanges effectively
Good understanding of the tender process and the roles of key players
Knowledge of train operation and maintenance (preferred).
Things youll enjoy
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. Youll also:
Work with experienced professionals in the rail and transportation industry on innovative Automated People Mover (APM) projects
Progress towards leadership roles in project and bid management while enhancing your expertise in engineering development and customer-oriented solutions
Utilise our inclusive dynamic and innovative working environment designed to foster resilience adaptability and continuous learning
Contribute to innovative projects
Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life medical 401k).
You dont need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Required Experience:
Manager
Leading the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, Alstom develops and markets integrated systems that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation.