PIM - Product Industrialization Manager _RSC_Gautrain

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**Overview** The PIM - Product Industrialization Manager at Alstom is responsible for leading the industrialization team throughout the product development lifecycle. This role ensures that industrial processes are designed and implemented to meet industrial requirements and project QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) objectives. The manager acts as the primary industrialization contact for all project functions, representing the PME department. **What you will do** * Manage the industrialization team during the product development phase. * Ensure that industrial requirements are understood and integrated into product specification and design by Engineering. * Monitor co-engineering activities and animate ICONE workshops. * Design the global macro-process based on standard SMP (Standard Manufacturing Process). * Prepare for the introduction of new technologies if needed, with associated process validation plans. * Build the plan for tooling and other specific manufacturing equipment. * Contribute to building the Industrial Management Plan (IMP). * Set up the industrialization planning, including co-engineering activities, P-FMEA, deliverables milestones, FAR/FAI. * Build and monitor the Industrial Maturity Follow-up (IMFU). * Set up and monitor the Industrialization Work Package: Man-hours and manufacturing equipment budget. * Perform P-FMEA (Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis). * Ensure that industrial documentation is issued in due time with the good quality level. * Monitor the process Method Time versus target. * Ensure the availability of tools and workstations on schedule and consistent with EHS requirements, ergonomics, and quality. * Perform detailed line balancing and ensure the successful completion of task sequencings. * Lead FAR (First Article Review) and FAI (First Article Inspection) activities to validate product design and process industrialization. * Manage industrialization of the retrofit after engineering changes. * Contribute to building continuous improvement action plans along with Production to achieve manufacturing QCD targets. * Contribute to industrial costing. * Participate in R&D programs as an industrial representative. * Perform industrial REX (Return on Experience) on manufacturing processes. **Requirements (from the original advert)** * Technical degree, preferably in manufacturing, mechanical or electrical. * Manufacturing or Manufacturing Engineering background with 5 to 10 years’ experience, preferably in the railway industry. * Technical experience of Process Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing, Lean Manufacturing. * Experience in project management. * Experience in working with an ERP such as SAP for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up. * Working knowledge in Quality, EHS standards and Ergonomics. * Knowledge of CAD and PLM tools (CATIA, DELMIA…). * Familiar with IS common tools. * Process FMEA, QRQC. **Who should apply** The ideal candidate possesses a technical degree, preferably in manufacturing, mechanical, or electrical, and has 5 to 10 years of experience in manufacturing or manufacturing engineering, with a preference for the railway industry. Essential technical experience includes Process Engineering, writing manufacturing work instructions, line balancing, and Lean Manufacturing, along with project management experience. Familiarity with ERP systems like SAP (for Bill of Materials, Routings, Configuration follow-up), working knowledge of Quality, EHS standards, Ergonomics, CAD and PLM tools (CATIA, DELMIA), IS common tools, Process FMEA, and QRQC is required. Beyond technical skills, the candidate should have a basic overall knowledge of railway products, demonstrate agility with schedules and changing goals, be rigorous, structured, and possess a strong sense of anticipation. Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership skills are vital, alongside being an excellent team worker, proficient in conflict management, multi-tasking, and collaborative management. The role requires someone who can challenge industrial teams, is highly proactive in proposing solutions, and is comfortable in international and multi-cultural environments. A balanced skill set encompassing management, industrial management, and project management is sought, coupled with strong leadership, the ability to federate teams to achieve QCD targets, and a proven capacity to lead cross-functional activities and engage numerous stakeholders. The candidate must also exhibit strong abilities in analysis, problem-solving, and efficient decision-making in complex environments, and be able to work effectively across multiple sites. **Deadline** Not specified **Reference** Original posting: https://www.myjobmag.co.za/job/pim-product-industrialization-manager-rsc-gautrain-alstom Source: myjobmag

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• At least 5 years of experience.

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