VIE - Field Modification Planner

Role & Responsibilities -

Planning & Coordination

• Plan and coordinate the establishment of field modification Implementation (FMI) filesand all relevant technical documentation.
• Plan and coordinate the establishment of Open Item List (OIL) filesand all relevant technical documentation.
• Coordinate the timely deployment of FMIs and OILs, optimizing train downtime, in collaboration with Project Management, PI teams, and the customer.
• Support PrPIM and Depot Mangerson all FMI and OILrelated matters.
• Participate in Change Control Boards, providing PI inputs for FMI implementation while securing funds and respecting the approved budget.
• Track and Manage all FMIs and OILs that are ready for QA inspection.
• Track and Manage the QA status of all FMIs and OILs
• Produce weekly KPIs on status of FMIs and OILs.
• Provide Projection of hours, cost, and timing of all FMIs and OILs completion.

Documentation & Validation

• Verify completeness, availability, and validation of FMI files, including test procedures.
• Ensure FMI data and configuration updates are correctly reported and maintained in relevant tools and systems.
• Capture Return of Experience (REX)from initial implementations and adjust documentation, tools, cost, and timelines accordingly.

Procurement & Supply Chain Interface

• Liaise with Procurementto ensure timely availability of required tools, materials, and kits, in coordination with production sites and PI teams.
• Ensure deployment of FMIS and OILs across all relevant components, including consignment stock and capital sparesat various depots (e.g., PCY, BOS, WAS, NY).

Execution & Supervision

• Industrialize FMIs and OILs in compliance with Alstom standards, including special processes, and ensure compatibility with depot infrastructure and environmental constraints.
• Select and deploy appropriate competencies for special processes such as torquing, crimping, bonding, and brazing.

Quality, Cost & Schedule Control

• Ensure FMIs and OILs delivery meets quality, cost, and schedule objectives.
• Define and implement quality selfinspection activitiesin coordination with the Quality team.
• Establish and enforce action plansto address deviations or nonconformities within the FM implementation scope.

Communication & Reporting

• Communicate progress, status, and configuration updates to all stakeholders using SharePoint, GSI/SES, and MS Officetools.
• Ensure transparency and traceability throughout the FM deployment phase.

EHS & Process Compliance

• Implement and enforce Environment, Health & Safety (EHS)requirements on PI customer sites, with the support of EHS representatives.
• Ensure full adherence to PI processes and proceduresduring FM execution.

Basic Qualifications;

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Transportation Engineering, or a related technical discipline. Equivalent combination of education and industry experience may be considered

5+ years of experience in railway, transportation, rolling stock, manufacturing, maintenance, product introduction, warranty, retrofit, or field engineering environments.

Experience coordinating technical projects and cross-functional teams.

Knowledge of change management, configuration management, and field implementation processes.

Product Introduction Amtrak base Philadelphia, satellite depots in Washington, Boston, New York.