VIE - Field Modification Planner

Role & Responsibilities – Planning & Coordination Plan and coordinate the establishment of field modification Implementation (FMI) files and all relevant technical documentation. Plan and coordinate the establishment of Open Item List (OIL) files and 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 Mangers on all FMI and OIL‑related 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 Procurement to 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 spares at 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 self‑inspection activities in coordination with the Quality team. Establish and enforce action plans to address deviations or non‑conformities within the FM implementation scope. Communication & Reporting Communicate progress, status, and configuration updates to all stakeholders using SharePoint, GSI/SES, and MS Office tools. 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 procedures during 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.