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.

Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in cost analysis and product design in an innovative and impactful field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and cooperative teammates.

You’ll play a pivotal role in driving cost efficiency and ensuring alignment between technical product definitions and financial objectives. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (engineering, procurement, project management), coordinate Design to Cost studies, and lead brainstorming sessions to identify cost-saving opportunities, and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of calculating and validating cost baselines, as well as establishing governance structures for cost monitoring, but also ensuring stakeholder alignment and driving transformation of cost-saving opportunities into validated results.

We’ll look to you for:

Coordinating Design to Cost studies to meet agreed objectives

Ensuring transformation of identified cost-saving opportunities into validated reductions

Serving as the “voice” of Design to Cost within tender or project teams

Applying Design to Cost tools and methodologies to identify and implement cost-saving measures





Calculating and regularly updating the “Cost by Unit in Development” at train and subsystem levels

Defining and agreeing on recurring cost targets with project stakeholders

Organizing and leading creative brainstorming sessions to identify and validate savings

Establishing and monitoring Design to Cost KPIs and deliverables

Ensuring alignment with product definitions and fostering effective communication among stakeholders

Providing regular updates to project teams on cost stakes and action plans

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 mechanical engineering or a related field

5 to 10 years of experience in mechanical engineering

Knowledge of procurement and/or sourcing (an asset)

Experience within the transportation industry (railway, automotive, or heavy equipment)

Fluency in English and French

Strong technical leadership with an autonomous and proactive mindset

Ability to analyze complex data and provide actionable insights

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills





Things you’ll enjoy

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

Work with cutting-edge tools and methodologies for cost optimization

Collaborate with diverse, cross-functional teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects driving sustainable mobility

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 other career pathways within Alstom

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

Proficiency in French and English is required.Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers.In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

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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📌 Train Cost Lead (Quebec City)
🏢 ALSTOM Gruppe
📍 Quebec City