Train Validation Manager

Req ID:491716

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 hybrid Train Validation Manager in West Mifflin, PA, US we're looking for?

Your future role

"Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and validation expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates. You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the efficiency and quality of Certification & Authorization (C&A) and Validation processes, driving the success of Automated People Mover (APM) Rolling Stock projects. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (such as Tender, Project Execution, and Central C&A Metier), manage site-level validation staff and resources, and optimize validation methodologies and tools-and much more."

We'll look to you for:

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  Managing the performance of Certification & Validation QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery). ,

  
  
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  Ensuring Certification & Validation efficiency and risk coverage. ,

  
  
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  Developing and implementing continuous improvement approaches for CV organization, test referential, and training. ,

  
  
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  Deploying standard processes, methodologies, and tools to ensure Certification and Validation efficiency. ,

  
  
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  Managing and optimizing site validation resources, including staff, tools, and laboratories. ,

  
  
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  Ensuring CV awareness and alignment across sites within the TDS organization. ,

  
  
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  Supporting tender phases by providing Certification & Validation deliverables, schedules, and quotations. ,

  
  
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  Assuring the adequacy, consistency, and quality of project Certification & Validation deliverables. ,

  
  
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  Networking with peers across sites to share workload and competencies under the guidance of the Central C&A Metier and Validation Director. ,

  
  
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  Leading Return on Experience reviews to propose process improvements and define organizational changes."

  
  

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:

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  Degree in Engineering, Physics, or a related field. ,

  
  
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  Experience or understanding of hands-on activities in Domain activities across multiple projects (e.g., Railways, Automotive, or Aerospace). ,

  
  
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  Familiarity with train system knowledge (e.g., system analysis, railways). ,

  
  
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  Strong communication capabilities. ,

  
  
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  Team management experience, including multi-metiers or multi-sites teams. ,

  
  
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  Ability to work with and deploy standard processes, methodologies, and tools. ,

  
  
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  Continuous improvement mindset for processes, tools, and organization. ,

  
  
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  Ability to manage resources, including staff, tools, and validation means. ,

  
  
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  Resilience and adaptability to lead Return on Experience reviews and drive organizational learning.

  
  

Things you'll 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. You'll also:

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  Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines. ,

  
  
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  Contribute to innovative projects,

  
  
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  Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries,

  
  
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  Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

  
  

You don't 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, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!

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.

Job Type:Experienced