Method & Tools Engineer - Impact 30

Alstom; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 53,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company based in Derby is seeking a new professional to support the Impact 30 programme. This role involves integrating lean development practices and managing performance monitoring for engineering processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in engineering methodologies, data management, and the ability to work in diverse environments. This position offers a competitive salary, a long-term career, and a variety of benefits including 25 days of annual leave and flexible benefits options.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits options

Comprehensive medical coverage

Long-term career development

Qualifications

• Experience in methodology definition for engineering and project offices.
• Proficient in Engineering Data Management and structuring of engineering bills of materials.
• Knowledge of project manuals and engineering design to facilitate interfacing.

Responsibilities

• Implement lean development practices and configuration management improvements.
• Support rollout of Product Lifecycle Management tools.
• Maintain accuracy of Impact 30 data across projects.
• Facilitate new workflow adoption through training.
• Track development KPIs and promote continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with transformation stream leads and PMO.

Skills

Methodologies definition for Engineering

Engineering Data Management (DMA / PLM4A / Catia)

Knowledge of Engineering Design & Project Way of Working

Understanding of Industrial Processes (Delmia, GSI, AOS)

Ability to manage simultaneous activities

Experience in diverse international environments

Pro-active risk management

Job description

Req ID : 502666

Location : Derby

Appointment Basis : 12-month fixed term

Apply by : 16 / 12 / 2025

Salary : circa £53,000 DOE plus bonus

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.

Your future role

IMPACT30 is a multi-disciplinary transformation programme aimed at reducing development lead times and non-recurring costs, improving quality through lean development practices and driving modular, configure-to-order product strategies.

This role will support the deployment of Impact 30 workstreams at site level, ensure integration of new methods and digital tools into engineering processes and manage development performance.

We’ll look to you for :

• Process Deployment : Implement Lean development practices and configuration management improvements.
• Tool Integration : Support rollout of Product Lifecycle Management for Alstom (PLM4A), AlstomDevelopmentSystem, and modelling tools for “Left Shifting” activities.
• Data Governance : Maintain accuracy and consistency of Impact 30 data across projects.
• Change Management : Facilitate adoption of new workflows and provide training to local teams.
• Performance Monitoring : Track development KPIs, promote continuous improvement and assist route cause analysis where there are KPI deviations.
• Collaboration : Work closely with transformation stream leads, product directors, and PMO to align site actions with global roadmap.

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 :

• Experienced in Methodologies definition for Engineering and Project Offices.
• Experience of Engineering Data Management (DMA / PLM4A / Catia) and experience in structuring of an engineering bill of materials.
• Knowledge of Engineering Design & Project Way of Working (Development for Quality, Project Manual, Eng Manual) to interface with KU.
• Understanding of Industrial Processes (Delmia, GSI, AOS) for interfaces & co-engineering.
• Able to manage simultaneously curative & structuring activities.
• Experience of working in a diverse and international environment.
• Pro‑active, anticipating Risks & Opportunities.

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.

You’ll also :

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long‑term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety‑focused 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.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

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!

Equal opportunity statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.