At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signaling 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 full-time Bogie Project Engineering Manager (f/m/d) in Siegen we’re looking for?
Your Future Role
Our Siegen site is an international competence center for bogies. 800 colleagues develop, manufacture, test, and repair bogies for global rail traffic, ensuring stability and comfort on the tracks. Our corporate functions play a key role in supporting and continuously improving the performance of our sites.
We’ll look for you to:
* Ensure the technical relevance of the product from initial definition through industrialization to operational performance
* Manage all technical aspects of projects, including coordination with internal teams, customers, and suppliers, as well as planning, interfaces, and budget follow-up
* Ensure compliance with contractual technical requirements, including performance, RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability, Safety), fire/smoke regulations, and eco-design principles
* Guarantee timely availability of all input data required for engineering studies (design inputs, supplier lead times, production deadlines)
* Lead and coordinate design reviews, as well as internal and external validation activities
* Produce, update, and approve technical definition and justification documentation
* Define and monitor the technical validation plan, including tests and verification activities (routine tests, type tests, etc.)
* Drive continuous optimization of product development costs
* Contribute to technical tendering activities when required
All About You
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
* Mechanical Engineering degree
* 5–10 years of professional experience as an industrial designer, preferably in bogie or railway running gear development
* Strong analytical mindset
* Ability to synthesize and clearly structure complex technical information
* Leadership capabilities
* High level of autonomy and ownership
* Strong team spirit and collaboration skills
* Rigorous and detail-oriented working approach
* Resilience and ability to work under pressure
* Fluent English, both written and spoken
Things You’ll Enjoy
Join us on a life-long 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:
* Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
* Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
* Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
* Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
* Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
* Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee events
* Enjoy a comprehensive corporate health management with various initiatives such as physiotherapy, massages, flu vaccinations, blood donation drives, etc.
* Access corporate benefits and work-life service to receive support and guidance on childcare, caregiving, and household services
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!
Equal Opportunities Statement
As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.