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ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

Railway Certification Engineer

Validation, Compliance & Quality SystemsConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeBelfort, FranceNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A degree from an engineering school or a master's degree.
  • Ideally, five years of initial experience in a regulated industrial environment such as nuclear, hydrogen, or pharmaceutical, including project management.
  • General knowledge of railway vehicles.
  • Understanding of functional safety, validation processes, and standards.
  • Ability to communicate and coordinate with multiple stakeholders.
  • Ability to analyze, synthesize information, and solve technical problems.
  • Rigor, anticipation, and decision-making ability.
  • Autonomy, curiosity, and a team-oriented approach.
  • Open-mindedness and ability to develop skills in new subject areas.
  • Availability for occasional travel according to project needs.

Responsibilities

  • Define, manage, and execute the certification and authorization plan for one or more railway products to obtain and maintain required regulatory certifications and authorizations.
  • Contribute to the certification and authorization strategy for projects, including quality, schedule, and budget, in alignment with the project plan.
  • Develop and manage the Certification and Authorization Management Plan from execution through the end of the warranty period, or from the tender phase when necessary.
  • Manage the certification process through obtaining the regulatory authorizations required to place products on the market, including vehicle certification or authorization.
  • Track and report project-related key performance indicators according to the project review cycle.
  • Obtain the authorizations required for testing on open tracks or the public rail network.
  • Manage the project's regulatory requirements baseline, including Technical Specifications for Interoperability and national rules, and support engineering teams in understanding the requirements.
  • Work with procurement to select independent assessment bodies, including Notified Bodies and Designated Bodies.
  • Plan and consolidate all evidence documents for independent assessors and authorities.
  • Support project teams in defining evidence and ensure it complies with requirements before submission.
  • Maintain regular communication with independent bodies and authorities.
  • Monitor regulatory developments and communicate changes to standards.
  • Manage modifications and configurations of certified products through the end of the warranty period.

Desired Qualifications

  • Five years of initial experience in a regulated industrial environment such as nuclear, hydrogen, or pharmaceutical, including project management.

About the Company

ALTEN Mexico

Engineering and technology consulting services

ALTEN Mexico provides engineering and technology consulting services by supplying highly specialized engineers who embed within client teams to work on complex projects. The way it works is by offering a flexible pool of talent for research and development needs, allowing clients to access experts without committing to permanent hires. The company differentiates itself through a focus on embedded engineering consultants, serving sectors like telecommunications, aerospace, and information systems, and by expanding its reach via organic growth and acquisitions across Europe and globally. Its goal is to help clients access top engineering expertise efficiently while growing the business through deliberate geographic and service expansion.

Company size
Not listed
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Boulogne-Billancourt, France
Founded
1988

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