Process Manufacturing Engineer 1

Req ID:522647 

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.

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 Process and Manufacturing Engineer in Boksburg, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and process design expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and solution-oriented teammates.

You'll play a key role in ensuring the seamless manufacturing of our products, contributing to the efficiency and quality of our production processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as EHS, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, and Project Management), define manufacturing processes, and support production teams to achieve quality, cost, and delivery targets.

You’ll specifically take care of designing macro-processes, performing industrial documentation, and validating product designs, but also support continuous improvement initiatives and industrialize retrofits after engineering changes.

We’ll look to you for:

• Gathering and translating industrial requirements into product specifications and designs.


• Participating in co-engineering activities and designing macro-processes based on standard SMP.


• Preparing the introduction of new technologies and validating associated processes.


• Developing specifications for industrial means and defining workstation layouts with ergonomics and safety in mind.


• Performing Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (FMEAs) and line balancing activities.


• Supporting production teams to achieve manufacturing Quality, Cost, Delivery targets.


• Contributing to Research & Development programs as an industrial representative.


• Performing industrial Return of Experience (REX) on manufacturing processes.

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:

• A degree in Mechanical or Industrial Engineering (ECSA registration as a Professional Engineer is a plus).


• 3–5 years of industrial or technical experience, preferably in the railway industry or an international organization.


• Ability to read and understand schematics and drawings.


• Experience in Methods Engineering, including writing and improving work instructions, line balancing, and control plans.


• Working knowledge of ERP systems (e.g., SAP) for Bill of Materials, routings, and configuration follow-up.


• Familiarity with Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems.


• Knowledge of CAD and PLM tools (e.g., CATIA, DELMIA, CREO, AutoCAD).


• Expertise in Process FMEA, QRQC, and control plans.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with a collaborative and team-oriented mindset.


• Self-motivation, result-driven attitude, and a logical, organized approach to problem-solving.


• Customer-oriented mindset.


• Emotional self-awareness and control.


• Cross functional Mindset

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 inclusive and flexible 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 programs.


• Progress towards leadership roles or technical expertise pathways.


• 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.

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​