APM Train Design Mechanical Engineer

Req ID:444262 

Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide

Position as a Mechanical Engineer for the APM Vehicle Train Design Engineering team located in Pittsburgh, PA, LCS site reporting to the APM Train Design Engineering manager.  The purpose of this position is for creating, updating, and integrating mechanical and electro/mechanical products used on various APM platform vehicles and related Maintenance vehicles.

OBJECTIVES

You shall work in a product / project organization and in a context of international contracts.

You are an APM Mechanical Engineer designing, developing, and seeing through to completion the packaging, integration and installations of APM transit related equipment insuring they meet all applicable requirements and standards.

You will network with other Train Design Engineering team members and other groups mainly in the different Engineering and Design departments, but also with various Projects, Bids, Quality and Purchasing departments.  In addition, you will be in contact with various Suppliers and Customers as necessary.

RESPONSIBILITES

Under the supervision of the head of the department.

• Performing 3D modeling, design annotations and 2D deliverables in compliance with QCD commitments, Métier rules and processes.
• Modelling and storing allocated volumes and interfaces for sub-systems / components in Digital Mock-Up.
• Performing Detailed Design on internal sub-systems.
• Filling-up attributes for each part in Digital Mock-Up (naming, material, Fire & Smoke, etc.).
• Verifying consistency of digital mock-up (no clash, etc.) and compliance with requirements (allocated volumes, weight, interfaces, etc.) on assigned scope.
• Preparing and documenting Domain Design Reviews.
• Updating Digital Mock-Up taking into account Change Requests.
• Checking CADs' and sub-contractor's Design Quality and completeness.
• Realizing stack-up analysis.
• Realizing Bill of Material.
• Planning and piloting Electrical/Mechanical Domain activities of assigned zone and related deliverables on project considering applicable instructions/processes and other specific Customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Applying TD rules, processes, and tools (single domain) and ensuring 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 the Domain assigned zone.
• Designing products taking into account project requirements (safety, performances, manufacturability, serviceability, testability, etc.).
• Preparing and documenting Domain Design Reviews according to project schedule and following-up the main open actions.
• Checking respect of Allocated volumes/interfaces (no-clashes) on internal design.
• Resolving Project issues in assigned zone.
• Reporting on the Electrical/Mechanical Domain activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.
• Respecting and/or allocating requirements and interfaces to Sub-Systems/equipment (Allocated volume, weight, location, 3PL, etc.).
• Analyzing change request impacts on assigned zone and applying change if request accepted.
• Validating relevant Domain deliverables and securing planning.
• Perform quotation of engineering work-package, upon request.
• Supporting Sourcing, Industrialization, Manufacturing and Testing teams during Production ramp-up.

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• BS Degree in mechanical or structural engineering.

TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE / EXPERIENCES

• Entry level Engineer position, with some experience in design of mechanical parts.  Experience within transit industry is a plus.
• Proficient in use of CATIA V5.
• Knowledge of APM standards a plus.

BEHAVIORAL COMPETENCIES

• Structured and organized with a Hands-On approach.
• Autonomy and ability to make decisions.
• Time and Priority management and reporting skills.
• Team spirit and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customer, suppliers, sub-contractors).
• Excellent spoken and written English skills.

Alstom is a global company where our people vision and values embrace Diversity and Inclusion (D&I). Wherever we operate and across all our businesses, we want to create an inclusive culture in which diversity is welcomed and appreciated. By bringing together people from diverse backgrounds and giving everyone the opportunity to contribute with their knowledge, skills, experiences and perspectives, we also generate value for Alstom and its stakeholders.

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