VIE Methods Engineer

As a leader in Engineering and IT Services, ALTEN comprises nearly 60,000 employees, 88% of whom are engineers. Operating in more than 30 countries, the Group supports its clients' development strategies in the fields of innovation, R&D, and technological information systems.

As a Manufacturing/Methods Engineer, your key responsibilities will include:

• Define Manufacturing and Assembly Methods; Analyze product designs and specifications to select appropriate processes, equipment, and tooling. Develop manufacturing routings, work instructions, and technical documentation (e.g., bills of materials, assembly guidelines)
• Industrialize New or Modified Product:Support prototype and pre-series phases, ensuring a seamless transition from engineering to full-scale production. Validate processes to meet quality, cost, and timeline target
• Optimize Existing Process:Identify inefficiencies (waste, time losses, material issues) and apply Lean/Kaizen/5S methodologies. Contribute to cost-reduction and lead-time optimization initiativ​​​​​​
• Provide Technical Support to Production: Troubleshoot manufacturing issues, participate in non-conformance analyses, and implement corrective actions. Train operators and production teams on new methods, tools, or equipment. 
• Cross-functional Collaboration:Work closely with quality, design, logistics, and production teams to deploy new machinery, tools, or process improvements. Ensure alignment between technical requirements and operational execution.

Qualifications: 

• Engineering degree or equivalent qualification
• First experience in manufacturing methods/industrialization engineering; experience in process engineering is a plus.
• Fluency in French (mandatory) and English (B2 level or higher). 
• Strong analytical mindset, rigor, and hands-on problem-solving in production enviroments.
• Eligibility: Business France’s V.I.E. program

Additional Information

• Talent Management – we develop your career
• Language skills – improve your language skills in your daily work or in online language courses
• Work Life Balance – flexible working hours and mobile working possible
• A to Z – Private International Health Care
• Your future – possibility of permanent employment with ALTEN worldwide

...and of course we offer the usual standards such as 30 days holiday, many events, relocation support and corporate benefits.