Metrology Tooling Lead - Rail Precision

Alstom; City of Plattsburgh (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking a Tooling Specialist - Metrology to design and implement metrology solutions that ensure dimensional accuracy and quality of tooling used in rail manufacturing. You will collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and engineering, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation while maintaining reliability of measurement systems and compliance with GD&T standards.

You will lead cross-functional teams to optimize tooling, support large rail projects, and

Qualifications

• Experience in tooling engineering or metrology within a manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency in CAD software, measurement systems, and statistical analysis tools; PolyWorks knowledge is mandatory.
• Practical experience with Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing (GD&T) is required.
• Strong understanding of precision engineering, quality assurance, and process optimization.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and leadership skills; ability to manage projects and mentor junior engineers.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement scalable metrology solutions to optimize production processes and support large-scale rail projects.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including manufacturing, quality, and engineering, to ensure seamless integration of tooling systems.
• Maintain and improve reliability of measurement systems, ensuring compliance with industry standards and minimizing downtime.
• Drive innovation by evaluating and adopting new metrology technologies and methodologies to enhance operational efficiency.
• Share knowledge and best practices with team members, fostering a culture of continuous improvement and technical excellence.

Skills

CAD software

Measurement systems

GD&T

Statistical analysis

Leadership

Project management

Tools

PolyWorks

Job description

Alstom in Plattsburgh, NY is seeking a Tooling Specialist - Metrology to design and implement metrology solutions that ensure dimensional accuracy and quality of tooling used in rail manufacturing. You will collaborate across manufacturing, quality, and engineering, mentor junior engineers, and drive innovation while maintaining reliability of measurement systems and compliance with GD&T standards.

You will lead cross-functional teams to optimize tooling, support large rail projects, and