Rail Process Engineer - Lean & Automation

Alstom; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 76,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Hornell, NY is seeking a passionate Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes powering the next generation of sustainable mobility. You will collaborate with dedicated teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across production lines, ensuring a reliable and innovative rail system.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, automation, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement

Qualifications

• Proficiency in process mapping and optimization.
• Experience with Value Stream Mapping.
• Experience with industrial automation systems (PLCs/SCADA).
• Strong understanding of quality systems (FMEA, SPC).
• Apply Lean Manufacturing principles to reduce waste.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement scalable manufacturing processes using Lean and Six Sigma.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate new technologies and ensure seamless production transitions.
• Drive process reliability through root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Introduce automation and digital tools to enhance production performance.
• Share knowledge and best practices across teams to strengthen operational excellence.

Skills

Process mapping

Value stream mapping

PLC/SCADA

FMEA

Six Sigma

Tools

PLC/SCADA

Job description

Alstom in Hornell, NY is seeking a passionate Process Engineer to design and optimize manufacturing processes powering the next generation of sustainable mobility. You will collaborate with dedicated teams to enhance efficiency, quality, and safety across production lines, ensuring a reliable and innovative rail system.

The role emphasizes Lean/Six Sigma, automation, data-driven decision making, and collaboration with engineering, maintenance, and operations teams to drive continuous improvement