Alstom
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 hybrid
Bid Technical Manager
in
West Mifflin, PA, US
we’re looking for?
Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading tender engineering activities, ensuring alignment with global target costs, tender budgets, and planning for APM (Automated People Mover) projects. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Tender core team, engineering team, and customer interfaces), manage functional engineering activities for tenders, perform technical exchanges with customers, analyze requirements, and provide technical documentation for tender submissions, and much more.
Responsibilities
Managing the interfaces with the Tender core team and ensuring engineering internal interfaces
Performing technical exchanges with the customer
Analyzing customer requirements and identifying gaps versus the reference product
Providing technical documentation for tender submission to the customer
Defining the best compromise to address the gaps (QCD) including Mechanical and Functional Architecture
Identifying technical risks and ensuring they are addressed by dedicated action plans agreed upon by the Platform and Metiers
Establishing engineering QCD commitments, including master planning, costing, PDO, risk assessment, and management plans
Validating engineering assumptions and outputs with the Site Engineering Director (or Bid Technical Manager) and Bid Manager
Applying a design‑to‑cost approach
Demonstrating a customer‑oriented approach and fostering effective communication and relationships
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering
(Electrical or Mechanical background preferred)
Experience or understanding of design in
rail or similar industries
such as automotive, truck, buses, or aerospace
Familiarity with Engineering development DFQ sequences and design‑to‑cost approaches
Knowledge of product architecture, operation, and performance
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
People management experience
Customer‑oriented approach with the ability to perform technical exchanges effectively
Good understanding of the tender process and the roles of key players
Knowledge of train operation and maintenance (preferred)
Benefits
Work with experienced professionals in the rail and transportation industry on innovative Automated People Mover (APM) projects
Progress toward leadership roles in project and bid management, while enhancing your expertise in engineering development and customer‑oriented solutions
Utilise our inclusive, dynamic, and innovative working environment designed to foster resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning
Contribute to innovative projects
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k)
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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Could you be the full‑time hybrid
Bid Technical Manager
in
West Mifflin, PA, US
we’re looking for?
Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering and project management expertise in a new cutting‑edge field. You’ll work alongside dynamic and collaborative teammates. You’ll play a pivotal role in leading tender engineering activities, ensuring alignment with global target costs, tender budgets, and planning for APM (Automated People Mover) projects. Day‑to‑day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Tender core team, engineering team, and customer interfaces), manage functional engineering activities for tenders, perform technical exchanges with customers, analyze requirements, and provide technical documentation for tender submissions, and much more.
Responsibilities
Managing the interfaces with the Tender core team and ensuring engineering internal interfaces
Performing technical exchanges with the customer
Analyzing customer requirements and identifying gaps versus the reference product
Providing technical documentation for tender submission to the customer
Defining the best compromise to address the gaps (QCD) including Mechanical and Functional Architecture
Identifying technical risks and ensuring they are addressed by dedicated action plans agreed upon by the Platform and Metiers
Establishing engineering QCD commitments, including master planning, costing, PDO, risk assessment, and management plans
Validating engineering assumptions and outputs with the Site Engineering Director (or Bid Technical Manager) and Bid Manager
Applying a design‑to‑cost approach
Demonstrating a customer‑oriented approach and fostering effective communication and relationships
Qualifications
Degree in Engineering
(Electrical or Mechanical background preferred)
Experience or understanding of design in
rail or similar industries
such as automotive, truck, buses, or aerospace
Familiarity with Engineering development DFQ sequences and design‑to‑cost approaches
Knowledge of product architecture, operation, and performance
Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
People management experience
Customer‑oriented approach with the ability to perform technical exchanges effectively
Good understanding of the tender process and the roles of key players
Knowledge of train operation and maintenance (preferred)
Benefits
Work with experienced professionals in the rail and transportation industry on innovative Automated People Mover (APM) projects
Progress toward leadership roles in project and bid management, while enhancing your expertise in engineering development and customer‑oriented solutions
Utilise our inclusive, dynamic, and innovative working environment designed to foster resilience, adaptability, and continuous learning
Contribute to innovative projects
Benefit from our investment in your development, through award‑winning learning
Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k)
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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