Methods & Tools Digital Acceleration Engineer (HF)
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Job Location:
Valenciennes - France
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Req ID:511116
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 more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Methods & Tools Digital Acceleration Engineer
Context
You will join the Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Forêt a multicultural environment gathering more than 180 people across 22 nationalities. Our teams include designers buyers industrial engineers quality engineers project managers and product experts working on French and international train projects.
Purpose of the Job
The Methods & Tools / Digital Acceleration Engineer supports Engineering and project execution efficiency by:
- Defining deploying and continuously improving methodologies (How) enabling efficient and consistent execution of Engineering and Industrial processes.
- Collaborating with IS&T (With) responsible for tool development and maintenance and with Engineering Métiers (What & Control) who define processes and rules.
- Ensuring a complete and aligned endtoend solution in accordance with Engineering strategy (Why).
- Improving the E2E (EndtoEnd) data flow across departments along the DFQ Vcycle ensuring consistency continuity and data quality.
- Contributing to Solution PROJECT mode (Study / Design / Build / Validate / Deploy) and Solution RUN mode (continuous improvement & functional support).
- Acting as a change agent providing Level 2 Functional Support and relying on KeyUsers as the interface with operational users.
The role may include specialization in methodologies for a specific subprocess.
Organizational Structure
- Reports to: CDSi Continuous Improvement Manager
- Functional Links: KeyUser Worldwide Network M&T Communities Business Process Owners IS&T Solution Owners HR Learning teams
- May coordinate: M&T subcontractors or delegated activities depending on Project RACI
Internal & External Interfaces
Internal
- Métiers / Business Process Owners (central & local)
- IS&T teams: IT Support KUOnline local EUSS Solution Owners Solution Managers
- KeyUsers: functional relay for TopDown/BottomUp communication
- DMM Network: DMU / PBS / PLM E2E data management
- M&T Communities: Engineering Industrial Project Sourcing
- HR Learning & Engineering School: Training kits and training paths
Main Responsibilities
1. Project Mode Solution Development
- Capture Métier needs challenge and mitigate them to formalize functional specifications considering IS&T tool capabilities.
- Cobuild new solutions with IS&T (Agile or classical mode): validate functional requirements implicit expectations and integration of E2E data flows.
- Define formalize and maintain standard methodologies for tool usage; propose alternatives when required.
- Establish use cases and E2E stories with validation plans and interface definitions.
- Lead User Acceptance Testing (UAT) with selected KeyUsers; consolidate results and propose workarounds when needed.
- Assess solution impacts perform change analysis define deployment strategy and monitor progress KPIs.
- Build and maintain Training Kits and contribute to training path design. Conduct trainthetrainer sessions.
2. RUN Mode Continuous Improvement & Support
- Deploy methodologies across M&T and KeyUser networks; animate KU community with regular routines.
- Ensure Level 2 Functional Support on methodologies; coordinate Level 1 support through KeyUsers.
- Organize sitelevel and crosssite training sessions (ongoing or for new footprints).
- Represent M&T in:
- ORB (Operational Review Board) led by IT Solution Manager:
- Monitor SLA performance analyze Problems & tickets support remediation plans.
- FRB (Functional Review Board) led by IS Solution Owner:
- Prioritize CRQ backlog agree on enhancement & fix packs monitor continuous improvement roadmap.
- ORB (Operational Review Board) led by IT Solution Manager:
3. Digital Acceleration & Data Process Optimization
- Improve E2E data management across PLM ERP MES Industrial and Supply Chain systems.
- Design dashboards data models and automated routines using:
- Power BI Qlik Sense
- Power Apps Power Automate SharePoint
- Develop quick prototypes and internal tools (scripts macros lightweight apps) supporting digital acceleration and process reliability.
- Lead or support initiatives related to DFQ data quality workflow automation and standardization.
Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Standard methodologies defined validated deployed and aligned with central standards.
- Functional specifications delivered on time and validated by Métiers and IS&T.
- Successful UAT execution ontime Workpackage delivery and Gate review compliance.
- Clear consistent reporting (progress risks opportunities).
- Active animation and high engagement of the KeyUser community.
- Incident/crisis mitigation effectiveness; measurable reduction of user downtime.
- Dataflow consistency and quality improvements along the DFQ cycle.
- Usage adoption and efficiency gains through Power Apps / BI dashboards / automated processes.
Required Competencies
Educational Background
- Mandatory: Bachelors degree or equivalent with 5 years of professional experience
- Preferred: Experience in customer project environments
Professional Experience
- Proven experience in international and multicultural environments
Behavioral Skills
- Strong synthesis ability empathy resilience and a supportive mindset
- Ability to manage both curative and longterm activities
- Comfortable working with global/local tradeoffs
- Proactive anticipating risks and opportunities
- Leadership and communication skills
- Acts as a Change Leader within crossfunctional environments
- Ability to read interpret and lead action plans with performance accountability
Technical Skills
- Fluent English (written & spoken); comfortable with international calls
- Proven experience defining methodologies for Engineering / Project offices
- Knowledge of Solution Development framework (Design / Build / Deploy / Validation)
- Understanding of IS&T solution architecture & tool infrastructure
- Knowledge of Railway Engineering workflows (DFQ Project Manual Engineering Manual)
- Understanding of Industrial processes (Delmia GSI/SAP MES)
- Tools & Digital Skills:
- Power BI Qlik Sense Power Apps Power Automate
- Microsoft 365 suite (Teams SharePoint OneDrive)
- Capability to develop internal tools (VBA Python scripts)
- Ability to manage dashboards KPIs data quality assessments and continuous improvement loops
Languages
- English mandatory French is a plus
Travel
- National & International travel: > 5% (meetings customer visits deployment support integration activities)
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.
Job Type:Experienced
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About Company
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.
