Train Cost Lead

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Canada is seeking a cost analyst with a background in mechanical engineering to optimize costs across train projects. You will coordinate Design to Cost studies, validate cost baselines, and drive cost-saving opportunities with engineering, procurement and project management teams.

The role emphasizes governance, stakeholder alignment and delivering validated results, while applying Design to Cost tools to meet objectives and support sustainable mobility initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• 5–10 years of mechanical engineering experience.
• Knowledge of procurement or sourcing is a plus.
• Experience in transportation (railway, automotive, or heavy equipment).
• Fluency in English and French.
• Strong technical leadership with an autonomous mindset.
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate Design to Cost studies to meet objectives.
• Transform cost-saving opportunities into validated reductions.
• Act as the voice of Design to Cost within tender or project teams.
• Apply Design to Cost tools and methodologies to identify savings.
• Calculate and update Cost by Unit in Development at train and subsystem levels.
• Define recurring cost targets with project stakeholders.
• Lead creative brainstorming sessions to identify savings.
• Establish and monitor Design to Cost KPIs and deliverables.
• Ensure alignment with product definitions and stakeholder communications.
• Provide regular updates to project teams on cost stakes and action plans.

Skills

Cost analysis

Leadership

Data analysis

Communication

Stakeholder management

Bilingual English/French

Education

Degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

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.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in cost analysis and product design in an innovative and impactful field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and collaborative teammates.

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiency and ensuring alignment between technical product definitions and financial objectives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, project management), coordinate Design to Cost studies, and lead brainstorming sessions to identify cost-saving opportunities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of calculating and validating cost baselines, as well as establishing governance structures for cost monitoring, but also ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving transformation of cost-saving opportunities into validated results.

We’ll look to you for:

• Coordinating Design to Cost studies to meet agreed objectives
• Ensuring transformation of identified cost-saving opportunities into validated reductions
• Serving as the “voice” of Design to Cost within tender or project teams
• Applying Design to Cost tools and methodologies to identify and implement cost-saving measures
• Calculating and regularly updating the “Cost by Unit in Development” at train and subsystem levels
• Defining and agreeing on recurring cost targets with project stakeholders
• Organizing and leading creative brainstorming sessions to identify and validate savings
• Establishing and monitoring Design to Cost KPIs and deliverables
• Ensuring alignment with product definitions and fostering effective communication among stakeholders
• Providing regular updates to project teams on cost stakes and action plans

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
• Knowledge of procurement and/or sourcing (an asset)
• Experience within the transportation industry (railway, automotive, or heavy equipment)
• Fluency in English and French
• Strong technical leadership with an autonomous and proactive mindset
• Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies for cost optimization
• Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects driving sustainable mobility
• Utilise our dynamic 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 leadership roles or other career pathways within Alstom
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.