Mechanical Engineer Structural

Req ID: 522702

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a key leadership role in a collaborative engineering environment. As a Structural Design Mechanical Lead Engineer (STR MLE) , you will lead the development of carbody structures for major rail projects, ensuring high-quality design delivery aligned with project requirements, timelines, and certification standards.

You’ll work closely with cross-functional teams, suppliers, and project stakeholders to develop robust design solutions and support the successful delivery of innovative rail vehicles.

Key responsibilities

Lead the full requirements lifecycle, from analysis to validation and certification

Develop and deliver carbody structure (CBS) design solutions aligned with project specifications

Prepare and manage technical documentation for carbody shell and crash requirements

Coordinate with engineering teams (FEA, crash, weight) to ensure design integrity

Oversee the design team and support problem-solving and issue resolution

Ensure consistency and accuracy across designs, simulations, and deliverables

Review and validate deliverables to ensure quality and compliance standards

Support manufacturing, sourcing, and industrialization during project execution

Monitor performance (quality, cost, delivery) and escalate risks with mitigation plans

Contribute to system architecture and certification/validation plans

Your profile

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s an asset)

Member of the OIQ

8+ years of experience in mechanical design of complex assemblies (transport industry an asset)

Strong knowledge of welded structures and geometric tolerancing

Experience working in or with manufacturing environments

Proven leadership and problem-solving skills in a project setting

Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills

Excellent maîtrise du français et de l’anglais, tant à l’oral qu’à l’écrit

What We Offer

• C ontributing to innovative projects .

• Growing and developing new skills through award-winning learning programs .

• Shaping your career with opportunities across functions and countries.

• 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.

• Bilingualism

• In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company. Proficiency in French and English is prefered and knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers.