Installation Design Mechanical & Methods Engineer Railway

Akkodis; Wallonië; On-site; EUR 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mobility options

Training opportunities

Onboarding and support

Networking with experts

Job summary

Akkodis is seeking an Installation Design Mechanical & Methods Engineer to join a major railway project in Charleroi, Belgium. You’ll transform engineering concepts into practical installation solutions for rolling stock, collaborating with multi-disciplinary teams, suppliers and auditors to ensure compliant processes.

With a Master’s in Mechanical Engineering and strong CAD skills (Inventor, CATIA, SolidWorks), you’ll contribute to BOMs, installation procedures and FEM/FEA analyses while

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field.
• Experience in mechanical design within an engineering environment.
• Proficient with CAD software (Inventor preferred; CATIA or SolidWorks relevant).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical drawings and tolerances.
• Experience with ENOVIA PLM is an asset.
• Professional English (minimum B2). French is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Participate in train surveys to define installation principles and support documentation for customer approval.
• Design installation solutions for onboard components using CAD software.
• Support validation and FEM/FEA analyses of mechanical designs.
• Create and maintain BOMs per project requirements and train constraints.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to define PBL and final installation solutions.
• Prepare installation procedures and technical work instructions.
• Define and optimize industrial processes from manufacturing to on-site delivery.
• Develop installation methodologies and best practices.
• Optimize task sequencing and planning (PERT).
• Improve logistics such as kitting, packaging and material handling.
• Support pre-fitting and pre-assembly activities optimization.

Skills

Teamwork

Autonomy

Rigour

Communication skills

Proactive mindset

English proficiency (B2)

Education

Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Inventor

CATIA

SolidWorks

ENOVIA

3D scanning

Excel

Job description

Installation Design Mechanical & Methods Engineer – Railway – M/F/X

About the role

Akkodis is looking for an Installation Design Mechanical & Methods Engineer to join a major railway project in Charleroi, Belgium.

As part of the Installation Design team, you will play a key role in transforming engineering concepts into practical installation solutions for rolling stock. You will work closely with multidisciplinary teams, customers, suppliers and auditors to ensure efficient and compliant installation processes throughout the project lifecycle.

The responsibilities

• Participate in train surveys to define installation principles and support the preparation of technical documentation for customer approval.
• Design installation solutions for onboard components using CAD software.
• Support the validation cycle of mechanical designs and contribute to FEM/FEA analyses.
• Create and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in compliance with project requirements, standards and train constraints.
• Collaborate with electrical engineers to define the Part Breakdown List (PBL) and final installation solutions.
• Prepare installation procedures and technical work instructions.
• Define and optimize industrial processes, from manufacturing to material delivery on-site.
• Develop and promote installation methodologies and best practices.
• Optimize task sequencing and PERT planning.
• Improve logistics aspects such as kitting, packaging and material handling.
• Support the optimization of pre-fitting and pre-assembly activities.

The requirements

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering field.
• Previous experience in mechanical design within an engineering environment.
• Good knowledge of Microsoft Office tools, especially Excel and Word.
• Experience with Inventor is preferred. Knowledge of CATIA or SolidWorks is also relevant.
• Strong understanding of mechanical drawings and dimensioning principles.
• Knowledge of railway environments is considered an asset.
• Familiarity with V-cycle development processes is an asset.
• Knowledge of FEM/FEA analysis is an asset.
• Experience with PLM tools, particularly ENOVIA, is an asset.
• Knowledge of 3D scanning technologies is a plus.
• Strong technical writing skills with attention to clarity and accuracy.
• Professional level of English (minimum B2/FCE).
• French is an asset.
• Team player with strong communication skills, autonomy, rigor and a proactive mindset.
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Europe.

What do we offer?

At Akkodis, we support you in building your expertise and developing your career through:

• Mobility options and flexible benefits, depending on your package and eligibility.
• Training and development opportunities to strengthen your technical and professional skills.
• Onboarding and ongoing support, with regular opportunities to discuss your development.
• A network of experts and technical communities to share knowledge and learn from others.
• Career opportunities across projects, technologies and areas of expertise.
• Referral and business incentive schemes, subject to applicable conditions.