Mechanical Lead Engineer - General Studies

Req ID:514224 

Mechanical Lead Engineer – General Studies in Barcelona.

At Alstom, we build what millions depend on daily - rail transportation systems that can’t afford to fail. We’re more than 85 000 people worldwide creating the industry most diverse portfolio: high-speed trains, metros, trams, maintenance services and integrated systems.

More than a job: a mission

We’re looking for a Mechanical Lead Engineer to manage Mechanical Integration activities and deliverables on projects and tenders. You’ll work alongside people who show up with ownership, passion, and dedication — because they know what’s at stake: the journey home.

Your role, your impact

• Define rolling stock size in order to guarantee the traffic safety and the optimization of the allowed space.


• Simulation kinematics car-car defining relative displacements between parts.


• Create kinematic envelope of the bogie and guarantee there is no interference with adjacent installations.


• Carrying out the weight balance of the trainsets, define the weight allocations for all installations and components and to manage the evolution of the trainset weight during the tender/project phase.


• Defining the layouts of the train.  Carry out detailed studies to comply with accessibility regulations.


• Defining and share with the Train Design Team the requirements which defines the architecture of the train, including the following tasks: Clarifying requirements, Synthetizing requirements, Analysing & developing requirements, Allocating requirements and Proposing Means of Proof associated to Requirements


• Defining with the Train Design Engineer and implement the list of installations (IBS) which forms the train.


• Managing the allocated volume and the interfaces for each installation on the 3D mock-up.


• Managing the Preferred Parts List of the project (3PL) assuring the achievement of the objectives of the project.


• Specifying the tints and colours of the parts of the trainset according to the Design Book


• Ensuring General Studies deliverables quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.


• Reporting on General Studies activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.


• Managing planning of General Studies activities.


• Checking sub-contractor's Design Quality


• Preparing and documenting General Studies Design Reviews according to project schedule and following-up the main open actions.


• Defining mitigation plans covering a risk identified on General Studies scope.


• Verifying design via mock-ups or simulations.

What you bring

• Industrial Engineer Degree.


• Experience in Mechanical Engineering preferably applied to Railway products


• Knowledge of CATIA-V5 and 3Dcom/Enovia.


• Knowledge in programming.


• Knowledge of Doors® is a plus.


• Good Communications and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customer) in an international environment.


• Time management and reporting skill.


• Sense of urgency / priority.


• Structured and organised with Hands-on approach.


• English operational in read/writing and technical meetings. Other languages are welcome

How success is measured

• Contributing on creation of engineering tools.


• Contributing on train design innovations

Alstom, a great place to grow

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines


• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues


• Contribute to innovative projects


• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries


• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning


• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage

Here, progress isn’t always easy — the scale is massive, the tasks are complex — but the impact is real. Because when the system runs, the train moves, and the city connects — that feeling stays with you. And the legacy lasts.