Mechanical Engineer Structural

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a key leadership role in a collaborative engineering environment. As a Structural Design Mechanical Lead Engineer (STR MLE) , you will lead the development of carbody structures for major rail projects, ensuring high-quality design delivery aligned with project requirements, timelines, and certification standards.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders to develop robust design solutions and support the successful delivery of innovative rail vehicles.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the full requirements lifecycle, from analysis to validation and certification
• Develop and deliver carbody structure (CBS) design solutions aligned with project specifications
• Prepare and manage technical documentation for carbody shell and crash requirements
• Coordinate with engineering teams (FEA, crash, weight) to ensure design integrity
• Oversee the design team and support problem-solving and issue resolution
• Ensure consistency and accuracy across designs, simulations, and deliverables
• Review and validate deliverables to ensure quality and compliance standards
• Support manufacturing, sourcing, and industrialization during project execution
• Monitor performance (quality, cost, delivery) and escalate risks with mitigation plans
• Contribute to system architecture and certification/validation plans

Your profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s an asset)
• Member of the OIQ
• 8+ years of experience in mechanical design of complex assemblies (transport industry an asset)
• Strong knowledge of welded structures and geometric tolerancing
• Experience working in or with manufacturing environments
• Proven leadership and problem-solving skills in a project setting
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Excellent maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit

What We Offer

• C ontributing to innovative projects .
• Growing and developing new skills through award-winning learning programs .
• Shaping your career with opportunities across functions and countries.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Bilingualism

In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company. Proficiency in French and English is prefered and knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers.