PRODUCT COST ENGINEER

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, colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the Cost Engineer in São Paulo we’re looking for? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your analytical and financial expertise in a new cutting-edge field.
You’ll work alongside innovative, strategic, and dedicated teammates.
You'll contribute to the financial efficiency and cost-effectiveness of our engineering projects.
Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Sourcing, Production), develop cost models for product families, and much more.
You’ll specifically take care of evaluating technical costs using cost model approaches, but also support our sourcing team during supplier negotiations.
We’ll look to you for.
Estimating technical costs of parts/systems throughout the product development cycle Supporting the engineering team with a design-to-cost approach Participating in the creation of target costs Assisting the sourcing team with negotiation support through cost breakdowns Applying or developing cost analysis methods Proposing design or process improvements to reduce costs 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, MBA is desirable Experience or understanding of cost modelling in Rail, Aerospace, or Automotive Industries Knowledge of CAD tools, CATIA is preferred Familiarity with storytelling and presentation tools Effective communication skills Proficiency in Portuguese and English, French is a plus Willingness to travel as required 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 collaborative and dynamic 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 a leadership role in cost management 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.