Mechanical Lead Engineer - General Studies

Req ID:514224 

 

Mechanical Lead Engineer – General Studies in Barcelona.

 

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

 

 

More than a job: a mission

 

We’re looking for a Mechanical Lead Engineer to manage Mechanical Integration activities and deliverables on projects and tenders. You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication — because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

 

Your role, your impact

 

• Define rolling stock size in order to guarantee the traffic safety and the optimization of the allowed space.
• Simulation kinematics car-car defining relative displacements between parts.
• Create kinematic envelope of the bogie and guarantee there is no interference with adjacent installations.
• Carrying out the weight balance of the trainsets, define the weight allocations for all installations and components and to manage the evolution of the trainset weight during the tender/project phase.
• Defining the layouts of the train.  Carry out detailed studies to comply with accessibility regulations.
• Defining and share with the Train Design Team the requirements which defines the architecture of the train, including the following tasks: Clarifying requirements, Synthetizing requirements, Analysing & developing requirements, Allocating requirements and Proposing Means of Proof associated to Requirements
• Defining with the Train Design Engineer and implement the list of installations (IBS) which forms the train.
• Managing the allocated volume and the interfaces for each installation on the 3D mock-up.
• Managing the Preferred Parts List of the project (3PL) assuring the achievement of the objectives of the project.
• Specifying the tints and colours of the parts of the trainset according to the Design Book
• Ensuring General Studies deliverables quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.
• Reporting on General Studies activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.
• Managing planning of General Studies activities.
• Checking sub-contractor's Design Quality
• Preparing and documenting General Studies Design Reviews according to project schedule and following-up the main open actions.
• Defining mitigation plans covering a risk identified on General Studies scope.
• Verifying design via mock-ups or simulations.

 

 

What you bring

 

• Industrial Engineer Degree.
• Experience in Mechanical Engineering preferably applied to Railway products
• Knowledge of CATIA-V5 and 3Dcom/Enovia.
• Knowledge in programming.
• Knowledge of Doors® is a plus.
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customer) in an international environment.
• Time management and reporting skill.
• Sense of urgency / priority.
• Structured and organised with Hands-on approach.
• English operational in read/writing and technical meetings. Other languages are welcome

 

 

How success is measured

 

• Contributing on creation of engineering tools.
• Contributing on train design innovations

 

 

Alstom, a great place to grow

 

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

 

Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.