Carbody Shell Mechanical Lead Engineer

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Carbody Shell Mechanical Lead Engineer 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 and to perform Finite Element Analysis and calculation discipline activities in compliance with QCD commitments. . 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

• Performing 3D, design annotations and 2D deliverables in compliance with QCD commitments, Metier rules and processes.
• Performing the calculation discipline activities and producing associated deliverables in compliance with QCD commitments.
• Modelling and storing allocated volumes and interfaces for sub-systems / components in Digital Mock-Up.
• Verifying consistency of digital mock-up (no clash, etc.) and compliance with requirements (allocated volumes, weight, interfaces, etc.) on assigned scope.
• Preparing and documenting Mechanical Domain Design Reviews
• Checking CADs' and sub-contractor's Design Quality
• Realizing stack-up analysis
• Planning and piloting Mechanical Domain activities and related deliverables on project taking into account applicable instructions/processes and other specific Customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Applying TD rules, processes and tools and ensuring Mechanical Domain deliverables quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.
• Managing production of deliverables in accordance with Planning targets on Mechanical Domain assigned zone
• Preparing and documenting Mechanical Domain Design Reviews according to project schedule and following-up the main open actions.
• Resolving Project Mechanical issues in assigned zone.
• Reporting on Mechanical Domain activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.
• Checking availability on time of work package input data and escalate if necessary.
• Defining load cases according to applicable standards, either static and cycle loads; as well as boundary conditions.
• Creating meshed models from CATIA 3D models, with either 1D, 2D or 3D finite elements, with Hypermesh software.
• Performing the Finite Element Analysis in Hyperworks software.
• Analysing calculated deformations, stresses and vibration modes obtained.
• Suggesting design improvements of calculated parts
• Preparing and documenting calculation discipline reports, calculation notes showing FEA conclusions, according to project schedule and following-up the main open actions.
• Resolving Project Mechanical issues and following challenging actions
• Defining mitigation plans covering a risk identified on Project Mechanical Domain scope.
• Analysing and consolidating change request impacts on Mechanical Domain scope.

You’ll work with sharp, committed teams across engineering, operations, and design — solving complex challenges that shape the future of mobility.

What you bring

• Mechanical Engineering preferably applied to Railway products 
• Finite Elements Analysis proved experience
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customer) in an international environment.
• Time management and reporting skill.
• Sense of urgency / priority.
• Knowledge of CATIA-V5 and 3Dcom/Enovia
• Knowledge and experience with Altair Hyperworks softwares (Hypermesh, Hyperview, Hypergraph…) for more than one year.
• Structured and organised with Hands-on approach.
• English fluent and operational in read/writing and technical meetings. Other languages are welcome

How success is measured

• Quality and timeliness of deliverables.
• Relevance of technical recommendations.
• Contribution to peer reviews and teamwork.

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.