Tooling & Metrology Engineer

Alstom; City of Hornell (NY); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Tooling and Metrology Engineer in Hornell, NY to ensure precision of welding fixtures and tooling for manufacturing of rail solutions.

You will design, validate, and commission jigs, perform dimensional inspections with Laser Trackers and CMMs, and drive continuous improvement across automated welding lines. Collaboration across engineering, operations, and design is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, dimensional control, or industrialization.
• Hands-on experience with welding fixtures, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and metrology equipment such as Laser Trackers and CMMs.

Responsibilities

• Support the design, validation, and commissioning of welding jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling for manufacturing projects.
• Perform dimensional inspections using advanced metrology equipment to ensure tooling and assemblies meet strict requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and industrial teams to resolve tooling-related issues impacting safety, quality, or delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tooling design, dimensional management, and process stability.
• Contribute to the digitalization and standardization of dimensional control activities across automated welding lines.

Skills

Problem solving

Communication

Team collaboration

Shop floor experience

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical/Manufacturing/Industrial/Mechatronics Engineering

Tools

CATIA

SolidWorks

PolyWorks

Laser Trackers

CMMs

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

More than a job: a mission

As a Tooling and Metrology Engineer in Hornell, NY, you will play a vital role in ensuring the precision and reliability of the tools and fixtures that shape our vehicles. Your work will directly support the safe, efficient, and high-quality production of rail solutions that connect communities and keep cities moving.

Your role, Your impact

• Support the design, validation, and commissioning of welding jigs, fixtures, and assembly tooling for manufacturing projects.
• Perform dimensional inspections using advanced metrology equipment to ensure tooling and assemblies meet strict requirements.
• Collaborate with production, quality, and industrial teams to resolve tooling-related issues impacting safety, quality, or delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in tooling design, dimensional management, and process stability.
• Contribute to the digitalization and standardization of dimensional control activities across automated welding lines.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, operations, and design - solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility. As a Tooling and Metrology Engineer, you will be at the forefront of ensuring manufacturing excellence and product quality.

What you bring

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechatronics Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 2-5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering, tooling engineering, dimensional control, or industrialization.
• Hands-on experience with welding fixtures, GD&T, tolerance analysis, and metrology equipment such as Laser Trackers and CMMs.
• Strong collaboration, problem-solving, and communication skills, with a customer-focused and continuous improvement mindset.
• Proficiency in CAD and metrology software (e.g., CATIA, SolidWorks, PolyWorks) and a willingness to work on the shop floor.

How success is measured

• Achievement of dimensional and functional requirements for tooling and assemblies.
• Timely resolution of tooling-related issues impacting production safety, quality, or delivery.
• Implementation of continuous improvement actions that enhance process stability and product quality.

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Opportunities to work on cutting-edge rail projects with global impact.
• Supportive, inclusive teams that value innovation, learning, and collaboration.
• Clear pathways for professional growth and development in a dynamic industry.
• Compensation: $70-85k

Here, progress isn't always easy - the scale is massive, the tasks are complex - but the impact is real.

Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects - that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud.

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.