Alstom, the world leader in sustainable mobility solutions, is making significant strides towards gender diversity and inclusion at its cutting-edge components manufacturing facility in Coimbatore. With a remarkable 18% representation of women on the shop floor, Alstom is showcasing its commitment to fostering female talent and expertise in the field of rail mobility.
These dedicated women have surmounted multiple assessments, interviews, and rigorous training to secure pivotal roles on the demanding shop floor. Emerging as leaders and professionals, they now serve in crucial capacities such as Team Leaders, CCN Engineers, and Quality Assurance personnel across various domains including supply chain, testing and commissioning, production and assembling, as well as warehouse and logistics.
Their contributions have been instrumental in fabricating components and subsystem products that form integral parts of train sets for high-profile mainline and urban mobility projects, both in India and international markets. Overcoming socio-economic challenges, these resilient individuals have not only excelled in their careers but also set inspiring examples for their families and communities.
Hailing from disadvantaged backgrounds, many of these women have broken stereotypes by pursuing technical education, such as a Diploma, and securing employment opportunities through Alstom’s campus recruitment drives. Amidst myriad challenges, they have blossomed into agents of positive change, supporting their families financially and even pursuing higher education to further advance their professional growth.
Among the accomplished women at Alstom, several stand out as beacons of inspiration:
- Ramya Pechimuthu, an electronics and communication engineering graduate, has navigated her journey at Alstom for over 9 years. She has ascended from manufacturing to becoming the customer quality in-charge, all while balancing her new role as a mother. With expertise in quality inspection, animations, and customer management, Ramya has been a driving force behind ensuring quality across various projects in Coimbatore.
- Venkada Lakshmi, who started as a trainee, has rapidly risen to a Team Lead position, currently contributing her expertise to the MML – Mumbai and ICNG-Germany projects. Her accomplishments include presenting best practices to the Chief Operating Officer and Leadership Team, showcasing her remarkable capabilities.
- Ramalakshmi Murugan, a graduate in electronics with an MBA in Technology Management, has displayed exceptional skills in managing projects like CMRL – Chennai and KMRL – Kochi Metro. Her journey from a trainee to a Site Change and Configuration Engineer underscores her commitment to continuous improvement.
- Thangamani Rangaraj, a diploma holder in Electrical and Electronics Engineering and an MBA pursuer, serves as a team lead, leveraging Alstom’s women-friendly initiatives to manage her professional and personal responsibilities effectively.
These exemplary women represent just a fraction of Alstom’s commitment to inclusivity and diversity. With a sprawling 15-acre manufacturing facility in Coimbatore, the company is focused on advancing industrial efficiency in components manufacturing for national and international projects across continents. As Alstom strives to achieve a goal of 25% women in management, engineering, and professional roles by 2025 in India, it stands as a beacon of progress and inspiration in the mobility sector.
Alstom’s steadfast dedication to creating a respectful and inclusive work environment has been acknowledged through its recognition as a Top Employer in the mobility sector for the third consecutive year. This accolade reinforces Alstom’s unwavering pledge to fostering a workplace where diversity is celebrated and everyone’s contributions are valued, creating a brighter future for the field of sustainable rail mobility.
