Simulation Solution Architect/ExpertSummary: The role focuses on designing and implementing advanced simulation solutions within Alstom for Rolling Stock and Components, ensuring integration in the Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) ecosystem.Responsibilities:
- Simulation Roadmap: Consolidate and maintain the roadmap for assigned simulation domains (e.g., FEA, CFD, MBD), including requirements, business cases, high-level solution design, cost estimation, and planning. Collaborate with stakeholders to ensure timely delivery.
- Simulation Domains Management: Oversee assigned simulation domains, ensuring quality and on-time delivery of projects. Engage with Business Process Owners (BPOs) to understand pain points and requirements through regular governance meetings.
- PLM Integration: Work closely with simulation BPOs and PLM teams to build strategies to integrate simulation data and tools into the Alstom PLM ecosystem.
- Simulation Strategy & Vision: Contribute to evolving the simulation strategy aligned with Alstoms future vision—optimizing application landscapes, harmonizing HPC platforms, and ensuring PLM integration.
- Supplier Partnership: Build strong, team-oriented relationships with suppliers to leverage cutting-edge simulation technologies.
- IS&T; Project Collaboration: Define requirements and solutions prior to project launch. Partner with project management to ensure scope adherence, timely delivery, and quality outcomes.
- Application Landscape Harmonization: Assess simulation applications to align with Alstom’s strategic goals.
- Business Requirements Consolidation: Gather global stakeholder needs, translating them into actionable functional requirements.
- Solution Architecture & Design:
Define functional architecture and evaluate solutions for feasibility, performance, and cost-effectiveness.
- Business Continuity: Address day-to-day issues related to simulation solutions with stakeholders.
- License Management: Ensure timely renewal of simulation software licenses and monitor usage.
Must Haves:
- Degree in Mechanical Engineering or relevant discipline.
- Minimum 10 years of experience in defining and implementing simulation solutions.
- Hands-on experience with simulation tools (e.g., Altair, Siemens, Dassault).
- Knowledge of HPC and cloud-based simulation solutions.
- Familiarity with CAE application architecture and administration.
- Experience of simulation integration in PLM is preferred.
- PMP or equivalent project management certification preferred.
Nice to Haves:
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management abilities.
- Business value oriented and results-driven approach.
- Ability to manage ambiguity and complexity.
- Good negotiation skills.
- Financial acumen.
Other Details:
- Category: Role Type / Contract Status: Contract role.
- Location: Alstom (specific location not mentioned).
- Project Context: Focus on simulation for Rolling Stock and Components.
Reason (Must Have):
- Degree: Essential to understand mechanical principles vital for simulation design.
- Experience: Critical for successfully implementing simulation solutions and managing complex projects.
- Hands-on Tools Experience: Necessary for effective direct application in project scenarios.
Reason (Nice to Have):
- Communication Skills: Important for effective interaction with stakeholders and project success.
- Collaboration: Field candor enhances the understanding of business needs and successful integration of tools.