Methods Engineer

About the Position

Join Alstom as a full-time Methods Engineer in West Mifflin, PA, where you'll define and validate manufacturing processes for new products.

Responsibilities

• Contribute ideas to the Process Engineer or PIM to enhance product manufacturability and meet QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets.
• Participate in product design reviews as necessary.
• Collaborate on Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (P-FMEA) and validate prototypes.
• Request tooling as needed and write detailed tooling specifications.
• Ensure optimal EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) and ergonomic conditions.
• Perform task sequencing for workstations and calculate accurate method times.
• Industrialize retrofit processes following engineering changes to include routings, work instructions, and tooling.
• Lead continuous process improvement initiatives.
• Act as a champion for Alstom Performance System (APSYS).
• Develop and manage ERP routings and work/inspection instructions.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Process, Manufacturing, Mechanical, or Electrical Engineering.
• Candidates may include new graduates with internships or up to ~5 years of hands-on experience.
• Experience or understanding of manufacturing processes and methods.
• Preferred experience in a manufacturing or assembly environment (electrical/mechanical assembly work is especially relevant).
• Demonstrated ability or exposure to process documentation and improvement.
• Familiarity with Quality, EHS standards, and Ergonomics.
• Strong communication skills in English (verbal and written).
• Technical knowledge of Manufacturing Engineering, including writing manufacturing work instructions and line balancing.
• Familiarity with Process FMEA and QRQC (Quick Response Quality Control).
• Experience with time analysis methodologies (e.g., MTM, MEK, UAS).
• Ability to contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% for work.

We Offer

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Work with cutting-edge manufacturing processes and advanced industrial tools to shape innovative solutions.
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor in driving operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Utilise our dynamic and inclusive working environment, fostering collaboration, resilience, and a mindset of continuous learning.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k).

About the Company

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.

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.

Important to Note

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.