Mechanical Subsystem Engineer

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-timeMechanical Subsystem Engineer in La Rochelle we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your expertise in technical project management and supplier development in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative, dynamic, and committed teammates.

You'll play a key role in delivering innovative solutions that meet specifications while adhering to defined quality processes. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with engineering, supplier management, and quality teams to ensure project success, provide critical technical contributions to strategic decisions, and promote the use of existing solutions from our catalog.

You’ll specifically take care of defining technical specifications for components (TPS) based on initial requirements, as well as validating supplier technical documentation and integrating it into the project baseline.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing supplier development in compliance with specifications and the DFQ process.

• Providing technical inputs to define optimal trade-offs with SSM/SSL teams.

• Promoting the use of catalog solutions.

• Developing requirements to define component specifications following standard processes.

• Conducting FMECA product analyses, if necessary.

• Validating supplier engineering documentation and integrating it into the project database.

• Preparing and analyzing supplier change requests and implementing accepted modifications.

• Sharing feedback to improve processes.

• Supporting MLE teams in implementing and updating technical risk mitigation plans, managing change orders, and resolving issues.

• Collaborating with quality teams for FAI reviews and first mounting reviews (FMR).

• Participating in simultaneous engineering workshops, as needed.

• Selecting products in the diversity management tool (PLEiADE) with the TAM.

• Evaluating technical aspects and contributing to the drafting of technical descriptions for tenders.

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:

• Degree in engineering or a related field.

• Experience or understanding of technical project management processes and supplier development.

• Knowledge of quality management processes such as DFQ and FMECA.

• Familiarity with requirements management and technical specifications.

• Strong communication and interdisciplinary collaboration skills.

• Analytical ability to assess the impact of technical changes.

• Proficiency in technical data and process management tools (e.g., PLEiADE).

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:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Utilise our inclusive and flexible working environment

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Progress towards exciting career opportunities in technical management or leadership roles

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.