Rail Welding Machinery Expert (FBW Focus)

Do Well Do Good; À distance; EUR 40 000 - 60 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

A strategic consulting firm is seeking a senior specialist in rail welding machinery for a short-term assignment in Nice, France. The role involves mapping the global FBW machinery landscape and assessing the evolution pathways of FBW technologies. Applicants should have over 10 years of expertise in rail welding and ideally be familiar with mobile and compact configurations. The consultancy engagement will be remote-first, with a focus on strategic insights into future rail competitiveness.

Prestations

Senior expert day rate, aligned with market standards

Qualifications

• 10 plus years of experience in rail welding machinery, heavy welding equipment, or industrial automation.
• Hands-on exposure to FBW systems, ideally including mobile or compact configurations.
• Background with OEMs, system integrators, or advanced rail contractors strongly preferred.

Responsabilités

• Map the global FBW machinery landscape.
• Assess technology evolution pathways and compare FBW vs ATW.
• Provide insight into breakthrough vs incremental innovation trajectories.

Connaissances

Expertise in Flash Butt Welding (FBW)

Strong understanding of design trade-offs

Ability to articulate future technology directions

Description du poste

Description de poste

We are seeking a senior specialist in rail welding machinery, with deep expertise in Flash Butt Welding (FBW) technologies, to support a short-term strategic consulting assignment focused on future rail welding solutions

Scope of work

• Map the global FBW machinery landscape, with emphasis on mobile, semi-mobile, and compact systems
• Assess technology evolution pathways: automation, digital control, data capture, and miniaturisation of FBW equipment
• Compare FBW vs ATW from a forward‑looking perspective: productivity, scalability, workforce dependency, and long‑term LCC
• Identify next‑generation design levers: reduced footprint, lower mass, modular architectures, energy efficiency, and faster deployment
• Provide insight into breakthrough vs incremental innovation trajectories and realistic time‑to‑market
• Contribute to strategic scenarios with a clear view on future FBW competitiveness

Profile sought

• 10 plus years of experience in rail welding machinery, heavy welding equipment, or industrial automation
• Hands‑on exposure to FBW systems, ideally including mobile or compact configurations
• Strong understanding of design trade‑offs in machinery miniaturisation (power density, cooling, control, reliability)
• Ability to articulate future technology directions and their strategic implications for rail infrastructure players
• Background with OEMs, system integrators, or advanced rail contractors strongly preferred

Engagement model

• Short‑term, high‑impact assignment (from expert interviews to focused working sessions)
• Remote‑first, with targeted live workshops as needed
• Senior expert day rate, aligned with market standards

Confidentiality

• Work conducted under NDA
• Client identity and strategic context disclosed selectively