Site Process & Manufacturing Engineering Director

Alstom; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in the United States invites an experienced Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvements across our Pittsburgh-area operations. You will drive efficiency, improve reliability, and ensure safety and quality in high-volume production environments.

You will collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams, champion lean initiatives, and introduce new technologies to sustain growth and operational excellence at the site.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• 8–10 years of manufacturing/industrial engineering experience with demonstrated leadership.
• Experience using SAP for BOM, Routings, and configuration follow-up.
• Knowledge of Quality, Health & Safety standards and systems.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and industrial automation.
• Strong leadership, strategic thinking and ability to lead cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead scalable process improvements to optimize manufacturing efficiency and support growth.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Ensure reliability and compliance in manufacturing operations through robust systems.
• Champion innovation by introducing new technologies and methodologies.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the site.

Skills

Manufacturing engineering

Leadership

ERP SAP

Lean manufacturing

Industrial automation

Quality systems

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Engineering

Tools

SAP ERP (BOM, Routings)

Job description

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can't afford to fail. We're more than 85,000 people worldwide creating the industry's most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More Than a Job: A Mission

We seek a visionary leader to drive process and manufacturing excellence, designing and implementing advanced solutions that elevate operational performance. Join dedicated teams committed to transforming rail mobility, where your leadership shapes the future and leaves a lasting legacy.

Your Role, Your Impact

• Lead scalable process improvements to optimize manufacturing efficiency and support growth.
• Foster cross-functional collaboration between engineering, production, and quality teams.
• Ensure reliability and compliance in manufacturing operations through robust systems.
• Champion innovation by introducing new technologies and methodologies.
• Promote knowledge sharing and continuous improvement across the site.

You'll work with sharp, committed teams solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility, ensuring seamless integration of business and technology.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering or related field.
• Extensive manufacturing (industrial) engineering experience (ideally minimum 8-10 years), including proven leadership responsibilities.
• Experience in working with an ERP (such as SAP) for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up.
• Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems.
• Expertise in lean manufacturing, process optimization, and industrial automation.
• Strong understanding of quality systems, regulatory standards, and operational excellence.
• Proven leadership, strategic thinking, and ability to inspire high-performing teams.

How Success Is Measured

• Achievement of delivery timelines and strategic manufacturing goals.
• Effective collaboration and leadership across multidisciplinary teams.
• Reduction in defects, increased efficiency, and proactive troubleshooting.

Alstom, A Great Place to Grow

• Work with cutting-edge technology and drive strategic vision.
• Make a global impact from our West Mifflin office.
• Advance your career through continuous learning and development.

Here, progress isn't always easy but the impact is real. Because the scale is massive, the tasks are complex when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.