Mechanical Design Engineer (m/f/d)
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Location: Hennigsdorf, DE
Company: Alstom
Req ID:484327
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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
Could you be the full-time (f/m/d) in Hennigsdorf we’re looking for?
Your Future Role
2,100 colleagues from 46 countries, including 800 engineers, shape in Hennigsdorf the future of rail mobility. The locally developed, manufactured, and maintained product range includes high-speed, regional, and local trains, subways, as well as trams and light rail vehicles. Our product line Rolling Stock & Components offers products from the broadest portfolio in the rail industry. Our innovation focus is on green and smart solutions, including emission-free propulsion systems such as batteries and hydrogen. You’ll report to Holger Martens, the Domain Leader Train Design Interiors & Cabinand work alongside a dedicated and enthusiastic team.
We’ll look for you to :
- Performing project TD activities in compliance with QCD commitments.
- Planning and piloting TD activities and related deliverables on project taking into account applicable instructions/processes and other specific
- Customer (internal or external) requirements.
- Ensuring TD deliverables quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.
- Reporting on TD activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.
- Allocating requirements and mechanical interfaces to Sub-Systems/equipments (Allocated volume, weight, location, etc.)
- Monitoring the Mechanical Sub-Systems/equipments deliveries conformity with project needs.
- Ensuring resolution of Project Mechanical issues and challenging actions (single domain)
- Defining mitigation plans covering a risk identified on Mechanical scope (single-domain).
- Ensuring Mechanical Project/Product Prefered Part List (3PL) delivery.
- Defining Project Mechanical Decomposition in Digital Mock-Up (ZBS)
- Preparing and documenting TD Design Reviews according to project schedule and following-up the main open actions.
- Resolving Project Mechanical issues and challenging actions (multi-domains)
- Coordinating different TD contributors on Project.
- Defining Project punctual priorities to TD project team.
- Monitoring, controling and consolidating the Train Design workpackage.
- Analysing and consolidating change request impacts on TD scope
- Producing high-level TD deliverables (RSAD TD, TD Validation Plan, etc.)
- Reporting on TD activities progress, anticipating issues (capacity, skills, rule applicability, etc.) and alerting if needed.
- Establishing trainset layout with bogie architecture principle and defining mass and Center of gravity per vehicle type and bogie
- Defining train mechanical architecture taking into account weight, gauge, installation strategy, acoustics, eco design, ergonomics,aerodynamics, aeraulics.
- Validating Transverse Requirement Specifications (Weight, Vibroacoustics, etc.) in close collaboration with the Train System Engineer.
- Defining mitigation plans covering a risk identified on TD scope.
- Defining Project Mechanical Decomposition (PBS)
- Collaborating with other metier/department
- Establishing Certification & Validation Plans for TD scope.
- Supporting Sourcing, Industrialization and Manufacturing teams during Production ramp-up.
- Collaborating with the TDMM for continuous improvement of the Metier (including RoE)
All About You
We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:
Mechanical Engineering preferably applied to Railway products with 3 to 4 years of experience.
- Good Communications and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customer).
- Time management and reporting skill.
- Sense of urgency / priority.
- Customer & Product Focus.
- Structured and organised with Hands-on approach.
- English operational in read/writing and technical meeting
Things You’ll Enjoy
Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:
- Experience a dynamic work environment with a permanent position at a leading company for green mobility
- Enjoy a competitive remuneration package (IG Metall), 30 days of vacation, and benefits such as company pension plans and subsidized “Deutschlandticket” (Job Ticket)
- Optimise work-life balance with flexible working hours and hybrid working models
- Explore growth opportunities and steer your career across functions and countries
- Benefit from excellent training opportunities through our award-winning Alstom University and participate in the company's innovation culture through idea management programmes
- Thrive in a modern and collaborative workplace featuring mentor and buddy programs, diversity & inclusion initiatives, CSR activities, and engaging employee event
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!
Equal Opportunities Statement
As an employer, Alstom stands for equal opportunities. By creating an inclusive work environment where all employees are encouraged to realise their full potential, individual differences are valued and respected. All applicants are considered solely on the basis of their qualifications, regardless of skin colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ethnic and national origin, disability or other legally protected characteristics.