Product Cost Engineer

Alstom; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working environment

Competitive social coverage (life, med

pension)

Job summary

Alstom in Canada (Saint-Bruno, Quebec) is seeking a experienced mechanical cost analyst to join our engineering team. You will develop cost models for product families, identify cost-saving opportunities, and support sourcing and negotiations across the product lifecycle.

You will collaborate with engineering, procurement and manufacturing, promote a cost-conscious culture, and help drive cost efficiency while contributing to innovative rail transportation projects.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• 5–10 years of experience in mechanical engineering (experience in cost analysis is a plus).
• Knowledge of cost analysis methodologies and industrial processes.
• Experience in transportation industry (railway, automotive, etc.) is desirable.
• Fluency in French and English required.

Responsibilities

• Create cost models for product families throughout the development cycle.
• Develop methodologies for cost analysis and promote cost-conscious culture in engineering teams.
• Provide detailed cost breakdowns to support sourcing and negotiation activities.

Skills

Cost analysis knowledge

Industrial processes

Rail/transport experience

Bilingual French/English

Autonomous leadership

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Related field

Job description

Req ID: 525889

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.

Take on a new challenge and apply your technical cost analysis expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and innovative teammates.

You’ll play a key role in driving cost efficiency and supporting product development across the organization. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, sourcing, and manufacturing), develop methodologies for cost analysis, and promote a cost-conscious culture in engineering teams, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of creating cost models for product families, but also contribute to identifying and formalizing cost-saving opportunities.

We’ll look to you for:

• Applying or developing methodologies to calculate the technical cost of components/systems throughout the product development cycle
• Developing cost analysis methods for components/systems
• Proposing design or manufacturing process improvements to reduce technical costs
• Promoting a cost-conscious culture within engineering teams
• Providing detailed cost breakdowns to support sourcing and negotiation activities
• Sharing supplier feedback and formalizing cost-saving opportunities

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:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
• 5 to 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering
• Experience or understanding of purchasing and/or procurement processes (an asset)
• Knowledge of cost analysis methodologies and industrial processes
• Experience in the transportation industry (railway, automotive, heavy equipment, etc.)
• Fluency in French and English
• Autonomous, proactive, and possesses technical leadership

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.

• 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 flexible and inclusive 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 roles of greater responsibility within the organization
• 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.

Job Type: Experienced