Alstom Power Inc

Train Architecture Manager

Alstom Power Inc$90K — $120K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably focused on railway applications.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical architecture or design.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills for working with customers.
  • Effective time management and reporting abilities.
  • Prioritization skills and a strong sense of urgency.
  • Customer- and product-focused mindset with a structured, organized approach.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English.

Responsibilities

  • Lead development of the train's mechanical architecture.
  • Review and validate Train Design team activities for QCD alignment.
  • Plan and manage deliverables, ensuring compliance with internal processes.
  • Ensure quality of deliverables and secure customer acceptance.
  • Identify and resolve mechanical issues across various domains.
  • Define risk mitigation plans during the mechanical design process.
  • Collaborate for continuous improvement and incorporate lessons learned.
  • Support Sourcing, Industrialization, and Manufacturing during ramp-up phases.

Benefits

  • Diverse work environment with a focus on innovation and collaboration.
  • Opportunity to work in a cutting-edge field of transportation.
  • Engagement with multi-disciplinary teams across the business.
  • Potential to influence design quality and performance outcomes.
  • Commitment to inclusivity in the workplace and celebration of diversity.
Full Job Description
Req ID:501982

Could you be the full-time Train Architecture Manager iwe'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 innovative and collaborative teammates.

You'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the optimized integration of all physical components and systems of the train, striking the best balance between customer requirements, technical standards, and cost objectives. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with multi-disciplinary teams across the business (Engineering, Sourcing, Industrialization, Manufacturing), lead the development of the train's mechanical architecture, and ensure the quality and performance of deliverables, among other responsibilities.

You'll specifically take care of reviewing and validating the activities of the Train Design team, ensuring alignment with Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) commitments, but also supporting teams during design reviews and production ramp-up phases.

We'll look to you for:
  • Leading the development of the train mechanical architecture, considering key parameters such as weight, gauge & kinematics, passenger capacity, accessibility, installation strategy, acoustics, eco-design, ergonomics, and aeraulics.
  • Reviewing and validating Train Design team activities to ensure alignment with QCD commitments.
  • Planning and managing all deliverables under your scope, ensuring compliance with internal processes and customer requirements.
  • Ensuring the quality of deliverables and obtaining customer acceptance within agreed timelines.
  • Identifying and resolving mechanical issues and technical challenges across multiple domains of the train.
  • Defining mitigation plans for risks identified during the mechanical design process.
  • Collaborating with the Train Design Métier Manager to drive continuous improvement and integrate lessons learned (Return of Experience).
  • Providing support to Sourcing, Industrialization, and Manufacturing teams during production ramp-up phases.


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:
  • Degree in Mechanical Engineering, preferably with a focus on railway applications.
  • 7 to 10 years of relevant experience.
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including experience working with external customers.
  • Effective time management and reporting capabilities.
  • Strong sense of urgency and ability to prioritize.
  • Customer- and product-focused mindset.
  • Structured, organized, and hands-on approach.
  • Bilingual proficiency in French and English.


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

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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