Process Manufacturing Engineering Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Boksburg; On-site; ZAR 800,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading mobility solutions provider in Boksburg is seeking a Process Manufacturing Engineering Manager to optimize product designs and manage engineering teams. The ideal candidate has over 10 years of experience in the railway industry, holds an engineering degree, and is skilled in Lean Manufacturing and process engineering. This position offers a dynamic work environment with opportunities for personal and professional development.

Benefits

Dynamic work environment

Investment in professional development

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• 10+ years of industrial experience, preferably in the railway industry.
• Proven ability to manage a team of engineers and technicians.
• Technical expertise in Lean Manufacturing and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage industrialization activities and optimize product/process designs.
• Ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Drive continuous improvement actions to support production.

Skills

Leadership

Process Engineering

Lean Manufacturing

ERP systems (SAP)

Education

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Process Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

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

Could you be the next Process and Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Alstom Rolling Stock we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and manufacturing expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and forward-thinking teammates.

You'll play a critical role in ensuring product and process designs are optimized for manufacturability, driving industrialization resources across all phases of production. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (EHS, Production, Project Management, Finance, Sourcing, and Supply Chain), manage the implementation of standard processes, and ensure compliance with safety and quality standards, among other responsibilities.

You’ll specifically take care of managing industrialization activities, deploying and maintain methodologies like ICONE, P-FMEA, and QRQC, but also lead the engineering team to support carbody manufacturing and delivery.

We’ll look to you for:

Ensuring the implementation of standard processes and product solutions and where established, monitor and maintain existing processes

Validating manufacturability and transferability using validated technologies

Driving continuous improvement actions to support production

Deploying industrialization standards, including EHS and ergonomics

Managing staff capacity, competencies, and end-to-end people management

Ensuring compliance with ISO, quality certifications, and legal requirements

All about you

We value passion and attitude. We don’t expect you to have every single skill, but we have listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Degree in Engineering (mandatory)

Lean Manufacturing certificate (desirable)

ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer (desirable)

10+ years of industrial experience, preferably in the railway industry

Proven ability to manage a team of engineers and technicians

Technical expertise in Process Engineering, Lean Manufacturing, and ERP systems like SAP

Working knowledge of Quality, Health & Safety standards, and OSHACT

Strong leadership, interpersonal, and networking skills

Financial acumen and result-driven mindset

Advanced planning, organizing, and decision-making skills

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

Enjoy challenges, and a career free from boring daily routines

Work with cutting-edge railway safety standards

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects shaping the future of mobility

Utilise our inclusive and dynamic working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

Progress towards senior leadership roles

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes your performance and potential.

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. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

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 while upholding priority recruitment in line with our Employment Equity Plan.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.