Project Engineering Manager - Rail

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Project Engineering Manager (Rail) to lead engineering activities for complex train development projects. You will act as the main technical interface with customers, ensure compliance with requirements, and drive delivery of quality, cost, and schedule targets.

You will coordinate across Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization and Services, guiding technical decisions and risk mitigation to support sustainable mobility solutions in a global

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical/Electrical preferred).
• Minimum 5 years of project engineering experience within rail.
• Strong understanding of rail product development and systems engineering.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Responsibilities

• Represent Engineering within the project core team and act as main customer interface for technical matters.
• Lead train development work packages delivering Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives.
• Track project progress and report status; escalate critical technical issues when needed.
• Lead cross-functional development activities across Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization and Services.
• Define and deploy technical and QCD objectives for the engineering team.
• Coordinate development planning, configuration and change management, and Design for Operations and Services.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Rail systems engineering

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in 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, 85,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time onsite Project Engineering Manager (Rail) in West Mifflin, PA, US (Pittsburgh area) we’re looking for?

You’ll Specifically Take Care Of

• Represent Engineering within the project core team and act as the main customer interface for technical matters.
• Ensure compliance with contractual and technical requirements.
• Lead Train-Level Development Work Packages, delivering Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives.
• Track project progress, report status, and *escalate* critical technical issues when needed.

Technical & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead cross-functional train development activities across Engineering, Procurement, Industrialization, Services, and other stakeholders.
• Define and deploy technical and QCD objectives for the engineering team.
• Coordinate development planning, configuration and change management, and Design for Operations and Services activities.
• Drive technical decisions, manage design trade-offs, and ensure compliance with Alstom standards and governance processes.
• Identify, assess, and mitigate technical risks.

Stakeholder & Platform Management

• Collaborate with site, métier, and platform teams to secure resources and deliverables.
• Work with Platform Design Authorities to address technical gaps and project requirements.
• Support continuous improvement through project feedback, product evolution, and performance enhancement initiatives.

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 of the experience that we believe will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or related discipline preferred).
• Minimum of 5 years of project engineering experience within rail industry.
• Strong understanding of rail product development and rail systems engineering environments.
• Proven ability to lead and influence cross-functional and multicultural teams.

Things You'll Enjoy

• Collaborating with transverse teams and talented colleagues.
• Leading complex and innovative train development programs.
• Contributing to sustainable mobility solutions that impact communities worldwide.
• Working in an international and multicultural environment.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development within a global organization.

You Don't Need To Be a Train Enthusiast to Thrive With Us

We'll help you succeed and grow in this role by providing the support and opportunities you need to develop your career. Every day, you'll work with innovative teammates who are passionate about transforming mobility for a greener future.

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all employees are encouraged to reach their full potential.