Train Architect Manager H/F Alstom

Req ID:497121

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.

Could you be the full-time Train Architect Manager in Saint-Ouen (near Paris) we're looking for?
Your future role
Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside collaborative, innovative, and supportive teammates.
You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical solutions for rolling stock projects and tenders, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery commitments. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (including manufacturing, maintenance, and R&D), contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, and much more.
You'll specifically take care of defining trainset architecture and robust mechanical designs within train environments, but also lead the mechanical domain deliverables with a team of mechanical designers (9-12 people).
We'll look to you for:

Managing train architecture (definition, verification, validation & certification)
Controlling the physical architecture governance
Piloting layout definition and mechanical transversal performance activities
Defining physical architecture as the best balance between customer requirements, platform requirements (incl. carry over level), métier technical policy and cost constraints
Managing directly main layouts considering relevant constraints (lighting, passenger flow, corrosion,...)
Animating Project Preferred Parts List
Animating physical architecture and train level digital mock-up reviews
Managing the definition of train physical architecture
Ensuring conformity to project requirements including platform/product assets
Ensuring convergence with train aesthetical definition
Specifying physical constraints and mechanical transversal performances to SSG
Controlling the SSG development convergence towards related specifications
Ensuring train level validation and certification
Producing internal & customer tender deliverables and piloting complete mechanical MLE

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:
Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent
At least 5 years of experience in mechanical integration within an engineering department, preferably in the railways sector
General knowledge of project management (quality, cost, delay)
Development process and governance knowledge
Strong knowledge of detailled train mechanical architecture including knowledges on : interior design, mechanical integration, general studies and related technologies (e.g., aluminum profiles, composites, sheet metal)
Ability to share vision and strategy with all development stakeholders (other domains inside and outside engineering)
Proficiency in Catia V5 / V6 for modeling and PDM solutions for managing digital mock-ups (e.g., DMA, Enovia, Teamcenter, PLM4A)
Knowledge of design to cost and design to manufacturability
Expertise in stack-up analysis and drawing rules
Ability to independently design 3D mechanical concepts from scratch
Solid technical background in mechanically welded structures and sheet metal
A structured and organized hands-on approach
Sense of urgence / Priority
Time management and reporting skills
Good communication and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customer satisfaction oriented)
Resilient
Multidisciplinary team management and animation
Professional-level English (both written and spoken) to lead technical meetings and documentation
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 cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects
Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues
Contribute to projects like the Adessia commuter range for Dublin and Chicago, or the Tramway for Cologne
Utilise our dynamic and inclusive 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 roles such as Senior Mechanical Engineer or Technical Manager
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.

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