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We create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than
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people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.
JOB TITLE & JOB CODE
Job Title
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Project Validation & Commissioning Manager (V&CM;)
PURPOSE OF THE JOB
Be a main stakeholder in the delivery of major Signaling projects taking care of the full validation lifecycle.
Define and implement the complete validation strategy, developing the unified view covering from early factory activities to final site acceptance with the customer.
Liaise with System Deployment and Integration Manager (SDIM) and project teams to build a robust migration path.
Discuss and agree the validation strategy with Safety and Cybersecurity Assurance managers.
Drive and support the teams in charge of verifications, lab testing and site operations (main actors in enforcing Environment Health & Safety (EHS) rules), ensuring customer commitments in full respect of team security.
Share in core teams the overall validation status, support implementation of the strategy and planning agreed with V&V; and T&C; teams, ensuring proper conditions and schedule to achieve sound demonstration of expected system behavior.
ORGANISATION
Organisation structure (job belongs to...)
Site Project Engineering or Site Test & Commissioning
Reports directly to:
V&V; department head / V&V; Group Manager or T&C; department head / Field Operation manager
Other reporting to:
Dotted report line to System Deployment and Integration Manager (SDIM) (during project execution)
Direct reports:
NA
Network & Links
Internal
Internal: Project team (Engineering, Safety, RAM, V&V;, PrCOM, PrYM, ...)
External
Subcontractors of factory and site activities (if any)
Customer, during Factory and Site Acceptance Test, and periodic project reviews and audits
Auditors
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
Product Validation & Verification (V&V;) Engineer
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Design and execute test plans and protocols to validate products and ensure they meet regulatory requirements and customer expectations
Analyse test results and develop recommendations for design improvements
Work closely with cross-functional teams to resolve issues and drive continuous improvement
Participate in design reviews and provide feedback on product quality and manufacturability
Document and communicate test findings to the engineering team, management, and customers
Develop and maintain validation test procedures and test equipment
Review customer feedback and develop corrective action plans to address product shortcomings
Competencies related to Mechanical Design
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Experience with CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks, AutoCAD)
Demonstrated ability to create and read mechanical drawings and schematics
Familiarity with manufacturing processes (e.g., machining, welding, assembly)
Knowledge of material properties (e.g., strength, stiffness, fatigue) and the ability to evaluate design concepts for manufacturability and functionality.
MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCES
Educational Requirements
Mandatory:
Graduated
Foreign language: English, full proficient use
Desirable:
Master degree in Engineering or scientific topics
Any other additional language is an asset
Experience
Mandatory:
Good analytical skill and previous experience in Test & commissioning (T&C;) or V&V; activities for signaling projects are required. In alternative, you will have an experience in system. engineering or Safety Assurance.
Experience of management by Quality, Cost and Delivery objectives
Deep knowledge of multiple subsystems + system global view
Capability of interfacing from technical and managerial perspectives internal and external stakeholders
Desirable:
Design and data preparation processes understanding.
Engineering and system background.
Quality, EHS and Railway safety knowledge
At least 5 years in relevant positions (systems / sub-systems integration, embedded equipment, electrotechnical product development) in a highly complex and normative environment (railway signalling, aerospace, defense, nuclear) would be a major asset.
Competencies & Skills
Open-minded
(Self) entrepreneurial
Problem setting and problem solving
Leadership, team motivator
Sense of urgency
Writing skills required: clarity, rigor, and concision
Able to manage multiple teams in parallel
Quality-focused, rigorous, team-player
Flexibility and mobility, available for short or long mission in different locations and countries
Available to work on field also for night shifts
Ability to use new technologies and tools
Driving license
Site: Valmadrera (Lecco)
An agile, inclusive and responsible culture is the foundation of our company where diverse people are offered excellent opportunities to grow, learn and advance in their careers. We are committed to encouraging our employees to reach their full potential, while valuing and respecting them as individuals.