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, 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 Head of Tooling COE in Bangalore we’re looking for?


Your future role


Take on a new challenge and apply your industrialization and tooling expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.


You'll play a key role in optimizing manufacturing processes and ensuring operational excellence. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as sourcing, supplier quality, and EPU managers), oversee tooling and production equipment, and drive continuous improvement initiatives, and much more.


You’ll specifically take care of designing and optimizing machines and workstations, but also ensuring the maintenance and reliability of production tools.


We’ll look to you for:


  • Proposing, setting up, and improving manufacturing processes, including workstations, tooling, industrialization rules, routings, and assembly instructions




  • Maintaining a comprehensive methods library and times bookshop




  • Supporting the continuous improvement of manufacturing lines




  • Qualifying industrial means related to manufacturing, repairs, and rework




  • Developing and monitoring performance indicators for production tools




  • Managing overhead budgets, CAPEX, and investments related to new manufacturing equipment




  • Ensuring compliance with EHS Alstom and external standards




  • Training and continuously upskilling workers and EPU managers




  • Investigating root causes of non-conformities or incidents and implementing corrective solutions




  • Proposing improvement ideas and evolving tooling within your domain



    • 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:


  • Degree in Engineering or a related field




  • 20 years of experience or understanding of manufacturing processes and tooling design.




  • Knowledge of Process FMEA and continuous improvement methodologies




  • Familiarity with maintenance and control of production equipment




  • A certification in Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma




  • Strong leadership and team management skills




  • Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities



    • 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:


  • Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines




  • Work with new security standards for rail signalling




  • Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues




  • Contribute to innovative projects




  • Utilise our dynamic and inclusive 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 leadership roles or specialized expertise




  • Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)


    • 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.


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