For our client in the Railway sector, we are looking for a V&V Designer to take part to major deployment projects by leading, organizing and performing the verification, integration and test activities of a Signaling project, that can be either an adaptation of a generic solution or a vertical solution ranging from product development to project implementation, fitting the client's needs in terms of Quality, Cost and Delivery.
Define and lead all the in-house project activities related with Verification, Integration and Testing, either performed by a team in V&V department or delegated to experts in other Signaling departments. Cooperate tightly with Test & Commissioning to complement in-house with on-site testing activities.
When Safety is involved, discuss and agree the overall V&V strategy with Safety Assurance Manager to ensure the achievement and demonstration of the requested safety targets.
Share with Project Engineering Manager and Project Safety Assurance Manager the V&V strategy defined to deliver a validated solution and agree on requested budget and schedule of inputs and deliverables.
MAIN RESPONSABILITIES
This role will require to:
Define the Project Verification and Validation strategy in the V&V Plan, to ensure proper coverage and demonstration that customer and design requirements are met. Collect the contributions of all involved stakeholders (e.g. Test & Commissioning);
Optimize allocation of tests in-house and on-site, favoring labs to anticipate results and increase efficiency and coverage;
Define and agree V&V activity schedule
Ensure the application and adherence to internal processes and applicable norms, methods & tools, requesting deviations whenever appropriate;
Define the project Requirement Validation Table (RVT) to demonstrate the validation of technical requirements;
Organize and lead documental verification and reviews;
Manage full verification and validation of all configured functions, together with parameters and data produced on the project;
Monitor and follow-up execution and reporting of activities delegated to experts in other departments;
Define needs, architecture and follow-up implementation of testbenches and analysis tools.
Represent Alstom in front of customers, partners and auditors, for instance to provide overview of Test strategy, progress, issues, risks and opportunities;
Manage functionally the Project Verification & Validation Team and ensure/control their deliverables for the project;
Ensure independence of verification from design;
Select and manage subcontractors;
Cooperate with Test and Commissioning for the definition and followup of Site Acceptance Tests
Manage work packages or WP tasks.
Profile / Requirements :
Mandatory:
Graduated
Foreign language: English, full proficient use
Desirable:
Master degree in Engineering or scientific topics
Experience
Good analytical skill and previous experience in test & integration are required. In alternative, you will have an experience in system. engineering or Safety Assurance.
Desirable:
Design and data preparation processes understanding.
Engineering and system background.
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