Job Opportunities at Alstom

THE PURPOSE OF THE PROCESS MANUFACTURING ENGINEER ROLE IS TO:

• Defines the manufacturing process and associated equipment for a new product, taking into account the industrial policy, existing standards and constraints of the project.  Perform industrial documentation for the project.  Estimate the manufacturing workload for the part corresponding to his domain.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• During specification and preliminary design phases:
• Gather Industrial requirements Engineering has to comply with, during product specification and design. Explain them to Engineering.
• Participate actively to the product design in co-engineering mode, using appropriate methodologies.
• Design the macro-process, based on standard SMP (Standard Manufacturing Process).
• Prepare introduction of new technologies if need be, with associated process validation plan.
• Identify needs of specific manufacturing equipment.
• Estimate Method Time and perform a preliminary line balancing.
• Identify critical process steps where to perform detailed Process FMEA and full FAR (Final Assembly Inspection) / FAI (First Article Review).
• During detailed design phase and before Serial Go:

Complete industrial documentation: industrial data sheets, IMFU (Industrial Maturity Follow-Up)

• Participate to validation of prototypes if any.
• Develop specifications of industrial means for serial production.
• Define workstation layouts, taking into account ergonomic and EHS (Environment, Health and Safety) rules and optimizing movements.
• Perform a complete and detailed line balancing.
• Validate product design and industrialization through FAR and FAI.

After serial Go:

• Industrialize retrofit after engineering changes: documentation, workstation definition / update.
• Support Production to achieve manufacturing QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) targets.

Other activities:

• Coordinate all Supply Chain activities to secure the end of production (Missing Parts) while minimizing costs and obsolete inventories

THE PREFERRED CANDIDATE WILL MEET THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS:  

• Mechanical or Industrial Engineering Degree 
• Industrial or technical background with 2 to 5 years’ experiences in an manufacturing environment
• Railway industry knowledge will be an advantage
• Working experience in an international organization will be an advantage
• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
• Technical experience of Methods Engineering, writing, and improving manufacturing work instructions, line balancing and control plans
• 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
• Sound MS Office skills
• Fluent in English Verbal and Written
• Ability to travel nationally if required
• Valid Drivers license and own transport required

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Job Purpose

• The successful candidates will responsible for the execution of material handling and processing activities. This includes, related documentation and safe storage, receiving and delivery of goods to the appropriate storage location/plant and general housekeeping of all logistics operational areas.

Key Responsibilities

Verification of documents.

• ERP/Mobile Solution transacting.
• Undertake physical receiving & put-away.
• Veification of physical goods.
• Operation of Material Handling Equipment.
• Undertake inventory optimization initiatives.
• Adherence to policies, procedures, processes.
• Adherence to EHS legislative requirements.
• Support production on lifting and trasportation.
• Any other production related activities as and when requested.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 or minimum N3 Certificate.
• Valid Forklift License.
• 2 years logistics and warehousing experience.
• Relevant experience, preferably ERP SAP Materials Management will be an added advantage.
• Certificate in materials management, logistics or warehouse management (advantageous.
• Relevant industry experience (advantageous).
• Computer literate (MS Office).

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THE PURPOSE OF THE ARTISAN WELDER ROLE IS TO:

• Fabricate and repair steel components, sub-assemblies and carbody shells as per specified work procedure, work instruction and Engineering drawings to meet the defined production schedules and quality levels. Require to use various welding techniques.

THE MAIN RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE:

• Ensure and comply with safety standards guidelines, policies and procedures
• To conduct quality self-inspection of own work before shipping to next station.
• Maintain 5S condition of the working zone / Housekeeping.
• Welding locomotive components as per welding procedure
• Operating hand and power tools
• Preparing and setting-up of necessary tools and equipment for welding jobs.
• Identify welding defects and repair
• Gouging
• Exercise skills and knowledge of welding trade qualification
• Correctly instruct, and transfer skills to any apprentice and semi-skilled worked assigned to you to ensure safety and quality of work
• Drive cost improvement initiatives through continuous improvement.
• Maintain equipment standards (through First level maintenance schedules).
• Identify and report any secondary damages.
• Propose potential quality or productivity enhancements
• Report fabrication issues and assist in resolutions as required.
• Support with ad hoc operational activities to support production as and when required.  

The preferred candidate will meet the following requirements:  

• Minimum Grade 12 / N3
• Formal Trade Qualification in Welding
• Minimum 3 - 5 years relevant welding fabrication experience in GMAW (CO2)
• Knowledge of OSHACT

The ideal candidate will have the following competencies

• Must be safety conscious
• Must be quality conscious
• Must be able to work with minimal supervision and be able to follow instructions.
• Must be able to relate well with people
• Must be able to manage time well, by prioritising and sequencing tasks
• Must be reliable and conscientious
• Must be willing to be trained in more than one discipline of the rolling stock process.
• Must be able to perform the same task repeatedly & consistently
• Must be able to consistently stand for entire shiHE PURPOSE OF THE ARTISAN WELDER ROLE IS TO:
• Fabricate and repair steel components, sub-assemblies and carbody shells as per specified work procedure, work instruction and Engineering drawings to meet the defined production schedules and quality levels. Require to use various welding techniques.

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Job Purpose

• The successful candidate will be responsible for the assembly and machining of all parts in accordance with the technical documentation (work instructions, drawings, task sequencing) and self-checking at the various stages of assembly.

Key Responsibilities

• Using CNC Lathe to machine the rotor bars.
• Lamination stacking and hot product shrinking.
• Preparation (alignment / cleaning) and quenching.
• Machine brazing.
• Machine Balancing after rotor assembly.
• Repairing non-conformities (geometry, visual aspect in relation with the criteria) by following the prescribed repair specification.
• Perform self-assessment quality checks.
• Adhering to continuous improvement processes and teamwork.
• Adhere to and promote strict compliance with EHS rules, PPE, local regulation and AZDP.
• Ensure that the workstation is tidy with regular monitoring and cleaning of the equipment (5S).
• Detecting and anticipating simple manufacturing anomalies, as well as more complex defects.

Minimum Requirements

• Grade 12 and or minimum N3 Certificate.
• Qualified Red Seal - Trade Tested Fitter and Turner is a must with 3 years’ experience in the relevant field.
• Proven experience working as a Turner (CNC lathe machining would be an advantage).
• Knowledge of fitting techniques, tools, principles and equipment selection.
• Conduct assembly operations according to detailed work instructions
• Ability to use the crane for assembly operations and move the product with pallet trucks.
• Ability to operate hand power tools, slings, drilling machines, grinders and other hand tools related to the job requirement.
• Read, interpret and apply technical documents (work instructions, safety instructions, etc.).
• Versatility and the ability to assimilate different special and critical processes (torque tightening / brazing, balancing).
• Use of various inspection tools / verniers / dial indicators.
• Jig / fixture maintenance.
• Should be technically minded and practical.
   

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Job Purpose

• Industrialise the maintenance & repairability of products for depots & repair centres, taking into account existing standards & project constraints.
• Supervise Life Cycle Cost for preventative maintenance, corrective maintenance and repairs activities.
• Lead industrialization of Providor, Make or Buy, Service Exchange, business cases, Obsolescence, ERP and database (ILS-PDM) in line with engineering breakdown structure and production activity to ensure life cycle cost improvements year by year.
• Obtain (FROM OEM) and update the industrial documentation necessary for all production & maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement the project Make or Buy strategy in all deliverables WITH OEM AND LCC TOOL
• Create all tasks in LCC TOOL in line with Make or Buy strategy
• Collect LCC from suppliers in line with L4 repair and overhaul activity
• Manage LCC IT tool in line with repair activity
• Receive latest Providor and prepare the necessary deliverables
• Compile Part Breakdown Structure.
• Contribute to business Make or Buy profitable strategies by developing sound business cases
• Calculate Service Exchange and share with key stakeholders
• Calculate budget inputs for preventative and corrective maintenance volumes.
• Generate regular meaningful report on LCC calculation
• Contribute to obsolescence decision makings
• Liaise WITH OEM on the industrialisation of technical documentation, respecting the standard manufacturing process & standard manufacturing line guidelines (orientate & validate the conception while taking into account the industrial constraints of the manufacturing and maintenance sites, in Concurrent Engineering with the design teams
• Identify and propose necessary changes to the Control Change Board, where appropriate, to reduce non quality or improve safety of operations
• Lead analysis and change request on the life cycle cost tool
• Build and maintain up to date the industrial ERP data, including the bill of material, the process routings, the configuration management data, and the manufacturing and service execution systems, including data necessary for the MMIS.
• Ensure S, Q, C, D and Economic Development targets are reached on the attributed work package, by an active participation to the optimisation of the product / process and positively influence the spent time for OVERALL PROGRAM (LEVEL 4 AND MAINT REGIME)
• Respecting the REQUIRED industrial deliverable with respect to the OEM (in line with the IMFU)
• Consider and implementing the return of experience, EHS & Lean Manufacturing standards in all activities
• to ensure line saturation & spent time targets of the production & maintenance workstations are achieved in line with industrial requirements
• Ensure technical support to the workers in the production and maintenance activities
• Propose new or improved ways of working that will enable the industrial teams to improve their efficiency of the safety of work to perform
• Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies.
• Lead industrialization of repair quotes & ensure accurate damage reports
• Report accidents/incidents, and the work done to validate or maintain the tools.

Minimum Requirements

• Degree/BSc/BTech in industrial engineering.
• IT literate ( Word, Advanced Excel, PowerPoint)
• Industrial background with  5 years’ experience preferably in the railway industry or
• Technical background with 5 years’ experience preferably in the railway industry (Repairs environment), ideally in an international organization
• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings
• Technical experience of Methods Engineering, writing and improving manufacturing and/or maintenance work instructions, line balancing, Lean Manufacturing
• 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
   

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Job Purpose

• It is to provide technical support to the customer during commercial service, during preventive and corrective maintenance before and after warranty.

Key Responsibilities

• Support/Interface with Engineering Department for the analysis of all data coming from the field for the purposes of resolution of technical problem on the on trains.
• Report on all the anomalies found in commercial service.
• Interface with the customer and the technical fleet management to deal with all emergencies possible arising during the commercial service.
• Support the customer in corrective and preventive maintenance by:
• Coaching and training the customer on executing maintenance tasks, following procedures delivered by Gibela Engineering team upon request.
• Respond to all requests addressed by the customer – by call or directly at technical support desk.
• Train preparation, all levels of diagnostic on trains/CFM or use of on-board computerized equipment/working manuals, troubleshooting guide and train system knowledge.
• Troubleshoot and repair the GIBELA Rolling Stock, in line with specified Quality procedures. This will require manual work and sometimes working on powered up trains in a safe and controlled manner.
• Carry out such work in accordance with strict Health & Safety procedures as laid down by legislation and the Company Health & Safety policies.
• Carry out train preparation, all levels of diagnostic and work arising involving the use of onboard computerized equipment/working manuals, troubleshooting guides and train system knowledge.
• Undertake other duties as specified by the Team Leader and Depot Manager.
• Adhere to Company procedures especially in relation to Quality and Health & Safety.
• Train new members of the team.
• Support the Reliability team and the Field Engineer to understand the root cause of complex failures.

Minimum Requirements

• National Diploma (S4) qualification in either Electrical or Electronics Engineering.
• Industrial or Technical background with 2 to 3 years of experience, preferably in a rail related environment.
• MS Office literate (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Decisive. Obtains and uses necessary information to make decisions.
• Ability to Coach others (occasionally share skills/information with others).
• Self-Motivated. Is inspired by the job at hand and inspires others to achieve agreed goals.
• Logical and organized.
• Autonomous.

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Job Purpose

• The Industrial Quality Engineer position is to ensure the compliance of products and parts delivered by the Gibela facilities.
• Responsible to create procedures & processes that ensure quality compliance in services, products, and parts to the customer.
• Perform inspections, checks, tests, audits, training and sampling procedures according to the applicable instructions on products ready for delivery and on products during the operations process. Recording associated results, KPI’s and NCR’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Industrial Quality scope processes in all Gibela Service Sites.
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Create and update Quality related procedures, protocol, and checklists.
• Continuously collaborate with Industrial teams on all quality control and operational risks topics.
• Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of NCR/QRQC/8D/Findings and support teams to launch the expected reaction (QRQC/8D).
• Escalate the anomalies detected on Operations activities & ensure their effective treatment (QRQC/NCR tool).
• At first activity application, perform inspections and audit on processes of subassemblies or finished products at workstation according to well defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/ or electrical measurements and documentation. Contribute to site improvement actions and programs related to the IQ scope.
• Accept or Reject products as defined in the working instruction/self-inspection documentation.
• Ensure inspection results are recorded correctly on Industrial tools as required.
• Control the correct calibration of critical equipment and instrumentation used in the quality inspections.
• Train and support Operational teams on Quality competencies (i.e. Self-inspection, problem solving (QRQC/8D), Quality animation, Workstation audits and QCP & PFMEA etc.)
• Ensure quality animation methodology, in line with APSYS requirements.
• Maintenance of APSYS Roadmap for Quality, ISO 9001 standard and other Quality related requirements required within the Project.

Minimum Requirements

• Implement and maintain Industrial Quality scope processes in all Gibela Service Sites
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Create and update Quality related procedures, protocol, and checklists.
• Continuously collaborate with Industrial teams on all quality control and operational risks topics.
• Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of NCR/QRQC/8D/Findings and support teams to launch the expected reaction (QRQC/8D).
• Escalate the anomalies detected on Operations activities & ensure their effective treatment (QRQC/NCR tool).
• At first activity application, perform inspections and audit on processes of subassemblies or finished products at workstation according to well defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/ or electrical measurements and documentation. Contribute to site improvement actions and programs related to the IQ scope.
• Accept or Reject products as defined in the working instruction/self-inspection documentation.
• Ensure inspection results are recorded correctly on Industrial tools as required.
• Control the correct calibration of critical equipment and instrumentation used in the quality inspections.
• Train and support Operational teams on Quality competencies (i.e. Self-inspection, problem solving (QRQC/8D), Quality animation, Workstation audits and QCP & PFMEA etc.)
• Ensure quality animation methodology, in line with APSYS requirements.
• Maintenance of APSYS Roadmap for Quality, ISO 9001 standard and other Quality related requirements required within the Project.
   

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Job Purpose

• The Industrial Quality Engineer position is to ensure the compliance of products and parts delivered by the Gibela facilities.
• Responsible to create procedures & processes that ensure quality compliance in services, products, and parts to the customer.
• Perform inspections, checks, tests, audits, training and sampling procedures according to the applicable instructions on products ready for delivery and on products during the operations process. Recording associated results, KPI’s and NCR’s.

Key Responsibilities

• Implement and maintain Industrial Quality scope processes in all Gibela Service Sites.
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Create and update Quality related procedures, protocol, and checklists.
• Continuously collaborate with Industrial teams on all quality control and operational risks topics.
• Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of NCR/QRQC/8D/Findings and support teams to launch the expected reaction (QRQC/8D).
• Escalate the anomalies detected on Operations activities & ensure their effective treatment (QRQC/NCR tool).
• At first activity application, perform inspections and audit on processes of subassemblies or finished products at workstation according to well defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/ or electrical measurements and documentation. Contribute to site improvement actions and programs related to the IQ scope.
• Accept or Reject products as defined in the working instruction/self-inspection documentation.
• Ensure inspection results are recorded correctly on Industrial tools as required.
• Control the correct calibration of critical equipment and instrumentation used in the quality inspections.
• Train and support Operational teams on Quality competencies (i.e. Self-inspection, problem solving (QRQC/8D), Quality animation, Workstation audits and QCP & PFMEA etc.)
• Ensure quality animation methodology, in line with APSYS requirements.
• Maintenance of APSYS Roadmap for Quality, ISO 9001 standard and other Quality related requirements required within the Project.

Minimum Requirements

• Implement and maintain Industrial Quality scope processes in all Gibela Service Sites
• Maintain all controlled document files and test records in a timely and accurate manner.
• Create and update Quality related procedures, protocol, and checklists.
• Continuously collaborate with Industrial teams on all quality control and operational risks topics.
• Evaluate problems and make initial recommendations for possible corrective actions.
• Ensure accurate documentation of NCR/QRQC/8D/Findings and support teams to launch the expected reaction (QRQC/8D).
• Escalate the anomalies detected on Operations activities & ensure their effective treatment (QRQC/NCR tool).
• At first activity application, perform inspections and audit on processes of subassemblies or finished products at workstation according to well defined criteria using standard physical, mechanical and/ or electrical measurements and documentation. Contribute to site improvement actions and programs related to the IQ scope.
• Accept or Reject products as defined in the working instruction/self-inspection documentation.
• Ensure inspection results are recorded correctly on Industrial tools as required.
• Control the correct calibration of critical equipment and instrumentation used in the quality inspections.
• Train and support Operational teams on Quality competencies (i.e. Self-inspection, problem solving (QRQC/8D), Quality animation, Workstation audits and QCP & PFMEA etc.)
• Ensure quality animation methodology, in line with APSYS requirements.
• Maintenance of APSYS Roadmap for Quality, ISO 9001 standard and other Quality related requirements required within the Project.
   

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Job Purpose

This is a mega project, subdivided into Work packages (Departments), each with its own unique Scope. The purpose is to:

• Ensure accuracy of actual costs recorded and guarantee the analysis of the Estimate To Complete of a given Work Package’s (Departmental) scope.
• To ensure that Work Package Quality/Cost/Delay commitment is properly backed-up/documented and monitored on a monthly basis.
• Supports the Work Package Owner (Department Head) in the controlling/financial management of his/ her Work Package and help in identifying risks in advance.

Key Responsibilities

You will be required:

• Calculate the Work Package (department) costs since inception.
• Prepare and review Work Package Report: Actuals & cost at completion, ensure individual risks are properly assessed and mitigation plans in place.
• Forecast Work Package (Department) costs to complete.
• Prepare variance analysis of high quality.
• Ensure Reporting is accurate and on time.
• Support the Work Package Owner in the monthly and bi-annual Work Package Reviews with the project/Platform.
• Build Constructive relationship with Work Package owners (departmental heads).
• Review and analyse Work Package working capital (inventories in particular).
• Provide all Work Package finance reporting (Work Package Reporting in particular).
• Be the interface with the Project Controller for all Work Package financial issues.
• Respect GIBELA rules & processes.
• Ensure accuracy and quality of Costs data.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor Degree in Finance or Accounting degree, or
• Project Control Certification, or
• CIMA (in progress or completed; advantageous).
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in a similar industry (construction/project based).

Special Requirements

• Must be able to handle pressure and work effectively as part of a diverse team.
• Must be willing to challenge the status quo.
• Able to communicate effectively across all levels, both verbally and in writing.
• Good problem solving and people skills.
• Good analytical skills.