Alstom Power Inc

Mechanical Design Engineer - Composites

Alstom Power Inc$75K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is required.
  • 3+ years of Mechanical Design/Engineering experience in an industrial setting.
  • 3+ years of hands-on experience with composite materials, especially fiberglass composites.
  • Proficiency with 3D CAD software; CATIA V5 preferred, but SolidWorks or equivalent is acceptable.
  • Familiarity with Digital Mock-Up (DMU) environments and interface management.
  • Experience in regulated sectors like rail, automotive, or aerospace is beneficial.
  • Strong analytical skills for assessing engineering changes and communicating effectively in English.

Responsibilities

  • Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, and DMU data for composite components.
  • Design and validate composite parts to meet technical, quality, cost, and delivery standards.
  • Conduct detailed mechanical design tasks, ensuring robust stack-up analysis and conflict detection.
  • Support manufacturing and suppliers throughout all product development phases.
  • Evaluate supplier proposals, contribute to sourcing strategy, and engage in supplier audits.
  • Lead R&D initiatives to develop innovative composite solutions.
  • Manage engineering deliverables, including design reviews and change requests, to meet project requirements.

Benefits

  • Engage with advanced CAD tools for designing innovative transportation solutions.
  • Opportunities for continuous personal and professional development in a dynamic environment.
  • Flexible career paths across different functions and geographic locations.
  • Dynamic reward package recognizing performance and potential, plus competitive social coverage.
Full Job Description
Could you be the full-time onsite Mechanical Design Engineer - Composites in West Mifflin, PA, US we're looking for? Your future role The purpose of this position is for creating, updating, and integrating composite related products used on various APM platform vehicles and related maintenance vehicles. We'll look to you for: - Creating and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, and Digital Mock-Up (DMU) data for composite components and assemblies. - Designing and validating composite parts, ensuring compliance with technical, quality, cost, and delivery requirements. - Perform detailed mechanical design activities, including stack-up analysis, clash detection, and interface management. - Supporting manufacturing, industrialization, and suppliers throughout development, production ramp-up, and qualification phases. - Assessing supplier proposals and costs, contribute to sourcing strategy, and participate in supplier audits and onboarding. - Leading and support R&D initiatives to develop innovative composite solutions. - Resolving technical issues related to composite parts and provide engineering support to project teams and customers. - Managing engineering deliverables, design reviews, change requests, CAD quality, and BOMs while ensuring project milestones and customer requirements are met. 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: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering (mandatory). - 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Design/Engineering within an industrial environment. - 3+ years of hands-on experience with composite materials, preferably fiberglass composites; broader materials engineering expertise will also be considered. - Proficiency in 3D CAD design tools (CATIA V5 preferred; SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or equivalent accepted). - Familiarity with Digital Mock-Up (DMU) environments, 3D integration, and interface management. - Experience in rail, automotive, aerospace, or other highly regulated manufacturing industries is an advantage. - Strong analytical skills with the ability to evaluate, implement, and manage engineering change requests. - Excellent English communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with customers, suppliers, subcontractors, and cross-functional teams. 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: - Work with innovative 3D/2D CAD tools such as Solidworks, AutoCAD, and Catia V5 to design and integrate mechanical and electro/mechanical products for APM platform vehicles, - Progress towards becoming a key contributor to cutting-edge transportation solutions while continuously improving your technical and leadership skills, - Utilise our collaborative and structured working environment that fosters resilience, adaptability, and a continuous learning mindset, - Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries, - Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, 401k). 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!

About Alstom Power Inc

Alstom Power Inc. is a provider of power generation equipment and services for the energy industry. The company offers a range of products and services, including gas turbines, steam turbines, generators, and environmental control systems. Alstom Power Inc. is a subsidiary of Alstom SA, a French multinational company that specializes in the production of transport and energy infrastructure. The company was founded in 1928 and is headquartered in Windsor, Connecticut. Alstom Power Inc. has operations in North America, Europe, and Asia, and serves customers in the power generation, transmission, and distribution sectors.
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