Interiors Engineering Manager

ALSTOM Gruppe; Saint-Bruno; On-site; CAD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Bruno, Canada, is seeking a full-time Interiors Engineering Manager for the Component Development Center (CDS). You’ll lead the Interiors Engineering team of 20+ professionals, delivering high-quality, cost-effective, and timely engineering solutions in collaboration with cross-functional teams across the business.

You will manage the QCD of deliverables, apply engineering best practices, and drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering required.
• 10+ years in engineering with 5+ years in team leadership.
• Railway project management experience preferred.
• Strong interiors knowledge for transportation.
• Excellent communication and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Interiors Engineering team to deliver quality, cost-effective solutions.
• Manage resources and allocate personnel to meet project demands.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure project success.
• Oversee staffing and recruitment for ongoing and new projects.
• Apply engineering rules, processes, and tools to achieve objectives.
• Prepare design reviews and address key actions.
• Drive Make or Buy strategies and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Communication

Team management

Interiors for transportation

Railway industry experience

Bilingual (French/English)

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

Date: 14 Sept 2026

Company: Alstom

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, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Could you be the full-time Interiors Engineering Manager for the Component Development Center (CDS) in St-Bruno, we’re looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside a collaborative, innovative, and results-driven team of 20+ talented professionals.

You’ll lead the Interiors Engineering team to deliver high-quality, cost-effective, and timely engineering solutions for our projects. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (such as project management, procurement, and quality assurance), manage resources to meet project demands, and foster the development of your team members’ competencies.

You’ll specifically take care of managing the Quality, Cost, and Time (QCD) of engineering deliverables, but also ensure the application of engineering best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.

We’ll look to you for:

Leading the Interiors Engineering team to ensure seamless execution of engineering development projects.

Managing the team’s performance by developing competencies and allocating resources effectively.

Ensuring proper collaboration with other métiers and departments for successful project execution.

Overseeing staffing and recruiting engineering talent to support ongoing and new projects.

Applying and adhering to the People Management Cycle within the defined timelines.

Ensuring the application of engineering rules, processes, and tools to achieve project objectives.

Preparing and documenting design reviews as per project schedules and addressing key actions.

Supporting the team in resolving complex, multi-domain issues involving internal and external stakeholders.

Developing and implementing Make or Buy strategies for engineering activities.

Reporting progress on engineering activities and proactively addressing capacity, skills, or technical challenges.

Collaborating with the interior platform engineering team to drive continuous improvement and leverage lessons learned.

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:

A degree in Mechanical Engineering (or a related field) applied to railway, aerospace, or automotive products.

10+ years of experience in engineering, with at least 5 years in engineering team management.

Experience in project management within the railway industry.

Strong technical background in interiors for the transportation industry.

Ability to prioritize tasks and work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines.

Strong communication and reporting skills.

Proven ability to work in an international, multi-site, and matrix organizational structure.

A solutions-oriented mindset and a strong sense of anticipation.

Customer-focused approach to problem-solving and project execution.

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:

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

Work with new security standards for rail signalling.

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.

Contribute to innovative projects that shape the future of mobility.

Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment.

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

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

Progress towards senior leadership roles or other exciting opportunities within the organization.

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

Proficiency in French and English is required.Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers.In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

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

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.