Train Architecture Engineer

Job Title & Purpose

Job Title

EN-DR-20: Train Architecture Engineer (TAE)

Purpose of the Job

• Manage general studies (gauge, weight, infrastructure interface)
• Define volume allocations for Carbodyshell, bogie, traction and train layout equipment’s

Position in the Organisation

Organisation Reporting

• Hierarchical Reporting: General Studies Domain Leader
• Functional Reporting: Train Architecture Manager (TAM)

Network & Links

• Network:

  • Train level and Subsystem Managers
  • SBS Sub-Syst. Leaders (SSL) & Mechanical lead Engineers (MLE)

• Operational links:

  • Weight & Balance Lead Engineer
  • General Studies CAD
• External: customer and external authority upon delegation of Chief of Development

MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES  

• Accountable for

  • Piloting general studies (Gauge, Weight, Infrastructure physical interfaces)
  • Defining volume allocation for Carbodyshell; bogie; traction and train layout equipment’s, considering (outputs of his scope) operation main dimensions (passengers, crew, maintenance); carry over; components performances.

• Personally, takes in charge (R of RACI) - (See AVVA and Train level RACI for details)

  • Management of GS Layout and calculation notes; TRS
  • Tasks related to M2 DR-DMT; FBS Design Reviews; GS KPI

• Has Authority to

  • Define dimensional and weight constraints related to his scope
  • Asses SBS activity & deliverables related to weight constraints (SBS consolidate Supplier component weight)
  • Agree the needed with SSL; SBS MLE; Train Design métier Domain leaders, upon delegation of TAM

• Performance is measured vs:

  • The added value in his perimeter and its re-usability for other developments:
    • General studies performance (induced diversity, number of passengers, train weight per passenger, …)
    • Calculation notes up to date and compliance to rules (hypothesis, traceability)
  • Management decisions & dashboard relevance (incl. visibility of tension on transversal performances & volume allocation)
  • Activities & deliverables: Clarity and consistency of specifications to SBS

 MAIN REQUIRED COMPETENCIES 

Knowledge

• Graduated from Mechanical Engineering school with Bachelor of Science degree

​​​​​​​Experience

• Mechanical integration at final product level for at least 2 years
• Mechanical design in Transport Industry
• Use of norms, standards and regulation from Transport Authorities.

• Desirable:

  • Mechanical engineering preferably applied to railway products (3-4 years’ experience)
  • Knowledge and practice in design V cycle, design to cost and design to manufacturability

Competencies and Skills:

• Technical

  • Weight management
  • Functional dimensioning
  • 3D/2D model design
  • Design to cost
  • Mechanical integration 

• Behavioral:

  • Structured and organized with hands-on approach
  • Sense of urgency/priority
  • Time management and reporting skills
  • Multidisciplinary team management
  • Good communication and interpersonal skills including with third parties (Customer)