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 Product Cost Engineer in Saint-Bruno, QC, CA we’re looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your technical cost analysis and engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside proactive and collaborative teammates.
You'll play a key role in evaluating and optimizing the technical cost of components and systems throughout the product development cycle. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing), develop cost models, and promote a cost-conscious culture within the engineering team, among other responsibilities.
You’ll specifically take care of providing cost breakdowns for components to support sourcing negotiations, but also propose improvements to designs or manufacturing processes to reduce costs.
We’ll look to you for:
Applying or developing methodologies to calculate the technical cost of components/systems along the product development cycle
Applying or developing cost analysis methods for components/systems
Proposing improvements to design or manufacturing processes to reduce technical costs
Promoting a cost-conscious culture within the engineering team
Providing cost breakdowns of components to the sourcing team for negotiation support
Contributing to the improvement of cost analysis practices and methodologies
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:
5 to 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering
Knowledge of purchasing and/or procurement is an asset
Experience in the transportation industry (railway, automotive, etc.) or heavy equipment
Fluent in French and English
Autonomous, proactive, and possesses technical leadership
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to collaborate effectively across diverse teams
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:
Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
Work with new security standards for rail signalling
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment
Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
Progress towards leadership roles or specialized expertise in cost analysis
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
Bilingualism
Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.
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.
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