Train Cost Engineer (Hybrid)

Job description

Req ID: 515188 We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 38 900 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact. This position follows a hybrid working model, combining remote work and on-site presence. Job Title: Train Cost Engineer Purpose of the Job To Animate the Design to Cost within Tender and Project To set up priorities and clear guidance to the development teams to achieve the cost objectives To coordinate the Design to Cost resources to deliver the relevant expertise to the Tender & Projects Organisation Reporting To adapt site by site, but the recommendation by order of preference is Engineering Dpt, Costing Dpt, Tender&Project Dpt Network & Links • Ref Lib, Tender or Project team members / Sub-system manager • Bid Cost Manager / Project Controller / Competitiveness Manager • Train Cost Leader / Analyst • Lead Engineer and Designer • Design to cost Network • Industrial team • Sourcing team M ission Performance Measurement/KPI’s • Accuracy of the cost calculation versus technical product definition • Respect of time commitments & DFQ cycle requirements • Capability to supply rational analysis & deliverables based on factual cost data & figures • Capacity to Stimulate the work and maintain cohesion between participants • Saving potentials transformation Responsibilities Key Responsibilities: • Agree the Design to Cost Roadmap with the Tender or Project Core Team, the related budget and report on it • Coordinate the whole Design to Cost studies and metiers to meet the agreed objectives • Insure the transformation of the listed opportunities into validated cost reduction versus base line • Be the “voice” of the Design to Cost in the Tender or Project team, insure and organize regular Steering Committees to report on the progresses Detailled responsibilities: • Animate the Design to Cost by applying the DtC tools and methodologies • Calculate & Regularly update the “Cost by Unit in Dev” of the Train by IBS & Sub-Systems • Define & agree the Recurring “Cost per Unit” target of the Train by IBS & Sub-Systems while getting the adhesion of the project stakeholders • Coordinate the Costing resources & expertise • Base on the Benchmark, DtC expertise & targets versus the Recurring Cost to Date of the train, highlight the main cost stakes and propose Priorities to the Tender or Project stakeholders. • Listen to the Tender or Project team needs of Business Cases, adapt and agree the priorities with the Tender or Project core team • Define the Design to Cost roadmap & Design to Cost Deliverables regarding the Priorities defined and the DFQ cycle • Make sure the Design to Cost deliverables are delivered according to the DFQ cycle & Roadmap agreed • Organize creative / brainstorming session (no taboo – openness – result oriented) to transform into validated savings, the Design to Cost potentials which have been identified by the DtC Analysis • Establish the synthesis report, follow DtC KPIs and the evolution of the total ”Cost by Unit” at Train & Sub-System level • Organizer regular DtC Steering Committees to report it and ask the core team for go / no go Arbitrations • The Scope of work is limited to Recurring Production Cost (Material + Assembly hours of the Train and Sub-Systems) even if NRC are taken in consideration when meaningful in the Business Cases Accountabilities • Based on the Deliverables issued by the Train Cost Leader & the expertise of the Design to Cost team: o Validate the train Cost per Unit in Dev o Propose and Agree the Train Target Cost per Unit together with the project team at Train and Sub-System level o Put the Target Cost and other DtC Targets in a DtC TRS and insure their diffusion to the project stakeholders • Based on the Design to Cost process: o Put in place a DtC governance with the métiers and with the project teams such as steering committees, KPIs & follow-up meeting o Put in place the relevant deliverables to monitor the Design to Cost key success factors (such as Cost Calculation Note, Cost and Saving tracking, KPIs …) o Build the dashboard to show it to the Tender or Project team • Based on the priorisation issued by the Train Cost Leader analysis & cost follow-up: o Deliver and update at least monthly to the Tender or Project team the main cost stakes to be addressed o Propose for each of them the relevant action plan using the Design to Cost processes, tools & expertise o Participate to those action plans and insure the transformation of the identified potential into validated savings • Communication: o Ensure the alignment with the product definition and put in place a close and fruitful communication with and between all the Design to Cost and Core Team métiers o Make sure their requirements are considered and that DtC results are known and circulated Knowledge & Experience: Mandatory • Good product knowledge • Good Product Competitiveness knowledge • Good industrial Process knowledge • Curious • Open-mindedness • Rigorous • Good communication with other people • English Speaker Salary Range 37.500 - 50.000 € CCNL (Contratto Collettivo Nazionale del Lavoro) applied: Metalmeccanici Industria An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals. Job Type:​Experienced​