Product Cost Engineer F/M

Req ID:510719 

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, more than 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 Cost Estimation Engineer in Saint Ouen, close to Paris we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your cost estimation expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates.

You'll contribute to achieving accurate technical cost estimations for parts and assemblies, supporting the Engineering team in adopting a Design to Cost approach. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, sourcing, and logistics), develop and utilize cost models, and propose design improvements to optimize costs.

You’ll specifically take care of building cost models and providing detailed cost breakdowns for sourcing, but also identifying cost drivers and proposing technical alternatives.

We’ll look to you for:

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  Developing and utilizing costing tools for accurate estimations

  
  


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  Calculating technical costs (Should Cost / Could Cost) using appropriate methodologies

  
  


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  Ensuring product feasibility and consistency of industrial and sourcing assumptions

  
  


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  Proposing design improvements to reduce technical and industrial costs

  
  


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  Generating and formalizing Design to Cost ideas

  
  


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  Supporting technical business cases and proposing design rules

  
  

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:

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  Degree in Engineering or a related field

  
  


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  Experience or understanding of costing methodologies and tools

  
  


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  Knowledge of industrial processes and segmentation

  
  


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  Familiarity with quality gates (V-Cycle) and engineering tools (DMA/CATIA/E3S/IGE XAO)

  
  


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  A strong command of English

  
  


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  Proficiency in MS Office tools

  
  


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  Good entrepreneurial mindset, agility, and collaboration skills

  
  


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  Dynamic, proactive, and autonomous approach

  
  


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  Commitment to self-learning and continuous improvement

  
  

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:

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

  
  


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  Work with innovative tools and methodologies for cost estimation

  
  


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  Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

  
  


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  Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility

  
  


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  Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

  
  


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

  
  


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

  
  


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  Progress towards leadership or specialized roles within the costing domain

  
  


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  Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognizes 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.