Mechanical Design Engineer

ALSTOM Gruppe; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions provider in Kingston, ON, is seeking a full-time hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer. This role involves working on large-scale projects from design to manufacturing. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, possess 5-10 years of relevant experience, and have expertise in CATIA V5. Enjoy a collaborative environment, continuous development opportunities, and a competitive reward package. If you thrive in team settings and have a hands-on approach, apply to join us!

Benefits

Comprehensive social coverage

Award-winning learning opportunities

Dynamic reward package

Qualifications

• 5-10 years minimum of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of composites, sheet metal design, aluminum/steel and hydraulic/pneumatic piping.
• English operational in read/writing and technical meetings.

Responsibilities

• Perform 3D design and deliverables in compliance with QCD commitments.
• Plan and pilot Mechanical Domain activities of assigned zone.
• Manage production of deliverables in accordance with planning targets.

Skills

Teamwork

Good communication skills

Time management

Structured and organized

Hands-on approach

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

MS Office Suite

CATIA V5

Job description

At Alstom, we create smart innovations to meet the mobility challenges of today and tomorrow. We design and manufacture a complete range of transportation systems, from high-speed trains to electric buses and driverless trains, as well as infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a truly global community of more than 70,000 people dedicated to solving real-world mobility challenges and achieving international projects with sustainable local impact.

Mechanical Design Engineer

Location: Kingston, ON, CA

Company: Alstom

Could you be the full-time hybrid Mechanical Design Engineer in Kingston, ON, CA we’re looking for?

Your future role

You will have the opportunity and satisfaction to be involved in large‑scale projects starting from the conceptual design phase through manufacturing and testing. You will be well organized and schedule driven, being able to make sound engineering decisions based on customer requirements, cost and manufacturing efficiency to deliver a quality and reliable product to the mass‑transit market.

We’ll look to you for:

• Performing 3D, design annotations and 2D deliverables in compliance with QCD commitments, Metier rules and processes.
• Modelling and storing allocated volumes and interfaces for sub‑systems / components in Digital Mock‑Up.
• Performing Detailed Design on internal sub‑systems.
• Defining attributes for each part in Digital Mock‑Up (naming, material, Fire & Smoke, etc.)
• Verification of digital mock‑up (no clash, etc.) and compliance with requirements (allocated volumes, weight, interfaces, etc.) on assigned scope.
• Preparing and documenting Domain Design Reviews
• Checking CADs' and sub‑contractor's Design Quality
• Utilizing Bill of Material.

Responsible for :

• Planning and piloting Mechanical Domain activities of assigned zone and related deliverables on project taking into account applicable instructions/processes and other specific Customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Applying Train Design rules, processes and tools (single-domain) and ensuring Domain deliverables quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.
• Managing production of deliverables in accordance with Planning targets on the Domain assigned zone.
• Designing products taking into account project requirements (performances, manufacturability, serviceability, testability, etc.).
• Preparing and documenting Domain Design Reviews according to project schedule and following‑up on the main open actions.
• Checking respect of allocated volumes/interfaces (no‑clashes) on internal design.
• Resolving Project issues in assigned zone.
• Reporting on the Mechanical Domain activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.
• Respecting and/or allocating requirements and interfaces to Sub‑Systems/equipment (Allocated volume, weight, location, 3PL, etc.)
• Analysing change request impacts on assigned zone and applying change if request accepted.
• Perform quotation of engineering work‑package, upon request
• Supporting Sourcing, Industrialization and Manufacturing teams during Production ramp‑up.
• Collaborating with MDL for continuous improvement of the Domain (including RoE)

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 degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• 5-10 years minimum of relevant experience
• Knowledge of composites, sheet metal design, aluminum/steel and hydraulic/pneumatic piping an asset
• Able to work in a team environment
• Your software skills ideally include: MS Office Suite
• Experience with CATIA V5 required
• Good Communications and interpersonal skills
• Time management and reporting skill.
• Structured and organised with Hands‑on approach.
• English operational in read/writing and technical meetings.

Things you’ll enjoy

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Utilise our inclusive, technology‑driven, and collaborative working environment.
• Contribute to innovative projects
• 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 (life, medical, pension)

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