Mechanical Lead 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.

We are looking for a Structural Design Mechanical Lead Engineer (STR MLE) to join our team. If you're passionate about mechanical design, thrive in a collaborative environment, and want to make a real impact—you might be the one we’re looking for.

As a Structural Design Mechanical Lead Engineer, you’ll be at the heart of our carbody structure development for a major project. You’ll manage requirements from source requirement analysis to conformity proof for validation and certification, ensuring design coherence and alignment with best practices and architectural guidelines. You’ll drive the successful delivery of high-quality, on-time designs by building design solutions in accordance with project inputs and co-engineering context. You’ll collaborate daily with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and the project management team to bring innovative rail vehicles to life.

Performance expectations

Timely delivery of CBS ( carbody structure) scope

Quality of deliverables

Ability to implement problem-solving initiatives

Accountable for

• Managing the complete requirements lifecycle, from initial analysis to final validation and certification conformity proof.
• Prepare requirement documentation for the carbody shell and crash, as assigned by the Sub System Manager.
• Coordinate with the Weight Discipline Engineer on carbody shell weight decomposition.
• Develop design solutions aligned with project specifications and co-engineering needs.
• Lead dimensioning verification activities in partnership with FEA and Crash teams to support development.
• Maintain consistency and accuracy across released designs, simulation configurations, and associated results.
• Create detailed part designs, installation, and integration drawings.
• Guide the design team to achieve project objectives, providing technical support to Sourcing, Industrialization, and Manufacturing teams during production ramp-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Verify design deliverables at both the Document Review Process (AVVA) and SA (System Architecture) levels to ensure compliance and high quality.
• Ensure all deliverables are properly and securely stored within the Digital Mock Up (DMU) system.
• Oversee the design team, implementing robust problem-solving methods to resolve challenges.
• Escalate technical issues to the Sub System Manager (SSM), including formulating and communicating mitigation plans as needed.

Contributions

• Contribute to defining the train’s physical architecture.
• Engage in daily governance activities and address issues promptly to maintain project progress.
• Establish cross-domain mitigation plans for unresolved technical issues or unmet targets.
• Develop carbody shell Certification and Validation Plans ensuring all requirements are satisfied.

Requirements:

• OIQ Member
• Graduated from Mechanical Engineering school. Master degree, an asset.
• Over 8 years of relevant experience in complex assembly mechanical design and validation. Experience in design of transportation vehicle is an asset. 
• Familiarity with welded structures and geometric tolerancing.
• Exposure to manufacturing environments.
• Strong problem-solving.
• Proficiency in both French and English.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills, time management, sense of urgency, customer and product focus, and a structured and organized approach.

What We Offer:

• Contributing 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.