Rail Field Modification Lead — Precision & Impact

Alstom; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Field Modification Coordinator who will drive modification activities across rail systems, ensuring safety and on-time delivery. You will work with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to align plans with schedules and desired performance targets.

The role requires hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP, a solid understanding of rail vehicle subsystems, and the ability to perform root cause analysis and FMEA on field issues.

Qualifications

• Experience with SAP or similar ERP systems for tracking modifications and materials.
• Strong knowledge of rail vehicle electrical and mechanical subsystems.
• Proven ability to apply root cause analysis and FMEA to field issues.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical docs for modification planning.
• Excellent cross-functional communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field modification activities across multiple rail systems.
• Collaborate with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance to align modification plans with schedules.
• Monitor reliability metrics and implement corrective actions to reduce downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement by using digital tools and lean methodologies in field operations.
• Document best practices to strengthen team capability and process consistency.

Skills

SAP ERP

Rail systems knowledge

FMEA

Engineering drawings

Stakeholder communication

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Alstom in Philadelphia, PA seeks a Field Modification Coordinator who will drive modification activities across rail systems, ensuring safety and on-time delivery. You will work with engineering, supply chain, and maintenance teams to align plans with schedules and desired performance targets.

The role requires hands-on experience with ERP systems like SAP, a solid understanding of rail vehicle subsystems, and the ability to perform root cause analysis and FMEA on field issues.