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Mechanical Design Engineer (Kanona, NY, US) @ Alstom Transport

Kanona, NY, USOnsiteFull-time
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<p><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif">Req ID:515218 </span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p> <p> </p> <p> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Could you be the full-time Mechanical Design Engineer in Kanona, NY, US we’re looking for?</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Your future role</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside dedicated and innovative teammates.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You&apos;ll play a pivotal role in delivering technical solutions for rolling stock renovation and overhaul projects, ensuring compliance with customer specifications and train system requirements. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as operations and maintenance sites, as well as design teams), prepare and document mechanical design reviews, and provide technical support to production teams and customers, among other responsibilities.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">You’ll specifically take care of developing 3D models, design annotations, and bills of materials, but also ensure quality checks for supplier and sub-contractor designs.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">We’ll look to you for:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Developing a complete technical Scope of Work for renovation and overhaul projects</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Creating and reviewing 3D models, 2D deliverables, and design annotations</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Conducting stack-up analysis and ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Preparing and documenting internal and external mechanical design reviews</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Designing products that meet project requirements, including manufacturability and serviceability</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Monitoring and reporting on mechanical activity progress, addressing potential issues</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Providing technical support to production teams and customers</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Ensuring supplier and sub-contractor design quality</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>All about you</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">5+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or 2+ years in railway or railcar products (e.g., locomotives, rail passenger cars)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Knowledge of metallic materials (physical properties and design) and industrial processes (welding, bending, machining)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Familiarity with welding codes such as AWS</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Experience with Catia v5 (minimum 3+ years full-time or 5,000 hours)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Preferred experience with PDM/PLM tools (e.g., Enovia-DMA, 3DCom)</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Preferred experience in overhaul projects and reverse engineering</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including teamwork</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Time management and reporting skills with a sense of urgency and priority</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Structured and organized with a hands-on approach</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a bonus</span></p> </li> </ul> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Things you’ll enjoy</strong> 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:</span></p> <ul> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Work with new security standards for rail signalling</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Contribute to innovative projects</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Utilise our collaborative and forward-thinking working environment</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Progress towards senior mechanical engineering roles or other career paths</span></p> </li> <li style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)</span></p> </li> </ul> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">On-site office work with trips to manufacturing site.</span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">Compensation $80K-$110K</span></p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p> <p style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"> </p><p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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!</span></p> <p><br><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt"><strong>Important to note</strong></span></p> <p><span style="font-family:arial, helvetica, sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt">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.</span></p>

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