About ALTEN
ALTEN is a global leader in Research & Development, Engineering, IT Services, Life Sciences, and Network Services. With a presence in more than 30 countries and a team of over 60,000 employees, we are trusted by industry leaders worldwide to deliver pioneering solutions and drive technical excellence.
ALTEN CANADA, a proud subsidiary of ALTEN headquartered in France, is dedicated to serving the Canadian market. With offices in Montreal and Toronto, we combine global expertise with local insight to accelerate innovation across Canada.
At ALTEN CANADA, our consultants thrive on solving complex, highly technical challenges across diverse industries. From Life Sciences to Energy, Automation to Manufacturing, Aviation, Defense, Automotive, Rail and Transportation, to Information Systems and Telecommunications, our unwavering commitment to excellence is shaping the future of technology and industry.
Job Requirements
Location: Thunder Bay, ON
Work Arrangement: 100% onsite
Hours per Week: 40 hours (Day shift)
Safety Gear Required: Safety shoes, bump caps, safety glasses (fingerless cut-resistant gloves may be provided onsite)
Project Context
The Lead Industrial Engineer will be part of a 4-resource team conducting operational observations and time studies across 7 manufacturing workstations at a rolling stock manufacturing site. The objective is to document operator activities, measure actual production times, identify constraints, and define production-performance improvement opportunities. This role is part of a competitive RFP process for a project that has not yet been awarded.
Key Responsibilities
- Work 100% onsite on the manufacturing floor during the day shift.
- Observe operators performing production activities across 7 workstations.
- Document every operation and sub-operation performed by operators.
- Conduct direct time studies and measure actual cycle times.
- Compare observed production times with theoretical/standard times.
- Review manufacturing work instructions and existing task sequences.
- Assess the sequence and duration of operations at each workstation.
- Identify value-added and non-value-added activities.
- Classify waste according to Lean Manufacturing principles.
- Identify bottlenecks and production constraints.
- Perform Line Balancing and analyze SAT, Cycle Time, CVAT, and PERT/SLB information where applicable.
- Produce detailed time-study results for each station.
- Develop station-level action plans and improvement recommendations.
- Support Value Stream Mapping and identification of improvement opportunities.
- Communicate daily with production operators and collect relevant operational information.
- Synthesize daily observations into clear findings.
- Prepare progress reporting and present findings to stakeholders.
Candidate Requirements
- Industrial manufacturing experience in a large-component assembly environment (structural assemblies, electrical, or hydraulic systems).
- Manufacturing Methods experience, including drafting manufacturing routings, work instructions, or detailed operation sequences.
- Strong knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, including identification and classification of production waste.
- Previous experience in railway/rolling-stock manufacturing or with large structural assemblies.
- Experience with electrical or hydraulic systems.
- Production management, load and capacity planning, or project management experience.
- Familiarity with Line Balancing, SAT, PERT/SLB, CVAT, Value Stream Mapping, and Root Cause Analysis.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Experience organizing meetings, presenting findings, and issuing summaries.
Soft Skills
- Rigorous and highly detail-oriented.
- Strong shop-floor communication skills.
- Ability to adapt communication to operators, engineers, and management.
- Dynamic and comfortable working in a production environment.
- Continuous-improvement mindset.
Seniority Level
- 2 to 5 years of experience
Why Join Us?
ALTEN Canada fosters a dynamic, collaborative work environment where every team member is empowered to reach their full potential. We are deeply committed to investing in our people by offering meaningful experiences and supporting continuous learning, growth, and career development.
At ALTEN Canada, your skills are celebrated, your ambitions supported, and your growth continuously nurtured. Join us and discover the difference of working with a company that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.
ALTEN CANADA is committed to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion. We strive to provide a work environment where every individual feels welcomed, valued, and respected, allowing them to thrive to their full potential. This includes our dedication to offering accessibility measures to those who require them. Should you require accommodation during our recruitment process, please reach out to us.
Alten uses artificial intelligence tools to support certain administrative aspects of the recruitment process, such as interview note-taking and résumé formatting. These tools do not make hiring decisions. Candidate consent is always obtained prior to use.
In accordance with our compensation practices, ALTEN is providing the salary range associated with this opportunity. Final compensation will be determined after considering several factors, including professional experience, skill set, educational background, certifications, and geographic market conditions. The current target salary range for this role is $70,000 – $80,000 per year.
This job posting corresponds to an active and immediate vacancy currently open with one of Alten’s clients.
