Interiors Engineering Manager

Req

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.

Could you be the full-time Interiors Engineering Manager for the Component Development Center (CDS) in St-Bruno, we’re looking for?

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven team of 20+ talented professionals.

You’ll lead the Interiors Engineering team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely engineering solutions for our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (such as project management, procurement, and quality assurance), manage resources to meet project demands, and foster the development of your team members’ competencies.

You’ll specifically take care of managing the Quality, Cost, and Time (QCD) of engineering deliverables, but also ensure the application of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

• Leading the Interiors Engineering team to ensure seamless execution of engineering development projects.
• Managing the team’s performance by developing competencies and allocating resources effectively.
• Ensuring proper collaboration with other métiers and departments for successful project execution.
• Overseeing staffing and recruiting engineering talent to support ongoing and new projects.
• Applying and adhering to the People Management Cycle within the defined timelines.
• Ensuring the application of engineering rules, processes, and tools to achieve project objectives.
• Preparing and documenting design reviews as per project schedules and addressing key actions.
• Supporting the team in resolving complex, multi-domain issues involving internal and external stakeholders.
• Developing and implementing Make or Buy strategies for engineering activities.
• Reporting progress on engineering activities and proactively addressing capacity, skills, or technical challenges.
• Collaborating with the interior platform engineering team to drive continuous improvement and leverage lessons learned.

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:

• A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) applied to railway, aerospace, or automotive products.
• 10+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering team management.
• Experience in project management within the railway industry.
• Strong technical background in interiors for the transportation industry.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.
• Strong communication and reporting skills.
• Proven ability to work in an international, multi-site, and matrix organizational structure.
• A solutions-oriented mindset and a strong sense of anticipation.
• Customer-focused approach to problem-solving and project execution.

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…