Train Architecture Manager F/M 1

Alstom; Saint-Ouen-sur-Seine; On-site; EUR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Saint-Ouen (near Paris) seeks a Train Architect Manager to define and lead the mechanical architecture for rolling stock projects and tenders. You will work with cross-functional teams across manufacturing, maintenance, and R&D to deliver robust train architectures that meet quality, cost, and delivery commitments.

The role requires a Master’s in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in mechanical integration within rail, and strong Catia V5/V6 and PLM tool experience.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent.
• At least 5 years of experience in mechanical integration within an engineering department, preferably in railways.
• Knowledge of project management (quality, cost, delay) and development governance.
• Strong knowledge of train mechanical architecture including interior design, mechanical integration, and related technologies (e.g., aluminum profiles, composites, sheet metal).
• Ability to share vision with development stakeholders and lead technical meetings.
• Proficiency in Catia V5/V6 for modeling and PLM tools for digital mock-ups.

Responsibilities

• Define and manage train architecture (definition, verification, validation & certification).
• Control physical architecture governance.
• Lead layout definition and mechanical transversal performance activities.
• Define physical architecture balancing customer requirements, platform requirements, policy and cost constraints.
• Manage main layouts considering lighting, passenger flow, corrosion, etc.
• Animate Project Preferred Parts List and physical architecture reviews.
• Ensure convergence with train aesthetical definition and project requirements.
• Produce internal and customer tender deliverables and lead mechanical MLE.

Skills

Train architecture

Mechanical integration

PDM Enovia

Catia V5/V6

Project governance

Cross-functional leadership

Drawing rules

Education

Master's degree in mechanical engineering

Tools

Catia V5/V6

Enovia/Teamcenter/PLM4A

DMA

Job description

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Date: 19 Sept 2026

Location: Saint-Ouen, J, FR

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 Train Architect Manager in Saint-Ouen (near Paris) we'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 collaborative, innovative, and supportive teammates.

You'll play a key role in delivering high-quality mechanical solutions for rolling stock projects and tenders, ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery commitments. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with cross-functional teams across the business (including manufacturing, maintenance, and R&D), contribute to the continuous improvement of our processes, and much more.

You'll specifically take care of defining trainset architecture and robust mechanical designs within train environments, but also lead the mechanical domain deliverables with a team of mechanical designers (9-12 people).

We'll look to you for:

• Managing train architecture (definition, verification, validation & certification)
• Controlling the physical architecture governance
• Piloting layout definition and mechanical transversal performance activities
• Defining physical architecture as the best balance between customer requirements, platform requirements (incl. carry over level), métier technical policy and cost constraints
• Managing directly main layouts considering relevant constraints (lighting, passenger flow, corrosion,...)
• Animating Project Preferred Parts List
• Animating physical architecture and train level digital mock-up reviews
• Managing the definition of train physical architecture
• Ensuring conformity to project requirements including platform/product assets
• Ensuring convergence with train aesthetical definition
• Specifying physical constraints and mechanical transversal performances to SSG
• Controlling the SSG development convergence towards related specifications
• Ensuring train level validation and certification
• Producing internal & customer tender deliverables and piloting complete mechanical MLE

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:

Master's degree in mechanical engineering or equivalent

At least 5 years of experience in mechanical integration within an engineering department, preferably in the railways sector

General knowledge of project management (quality, cost, delay)

Development process and governance knowledge

Strong knowledge of detailled train mechanical architecture including knowledges on : interior design, mechanical integration, general studies and related technologies (e.g., aluminum profiles, composites, sheet metal)

Ability to share vision and strategy with all development stakeholders (other domains inside and outside engineering)

Proficiency in Catia V5 / V6 for modeling and PDM solutions for managing digital mock-ups (e.g., DMA, Enovia, Teamcenter, PLM4A)

Knowledge of design to cost and design to manufacturability

Expertise in stack-up analysis and drawing rules

Ability to independently design 3D mechanical concepts from scratch

Solid technical background in mechanically welded structures and sheet metal

A structured and organized hands-on approach

Sense of urgency / Priority

Time management and reporting skills

Good communication and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customer satisfaction oriented)

Resilient

Multidisciplinary team management and animation

Professional-level English (both written and spoken) to lead technical meetings and documentation

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 cutting-edge technologies and innovative projects

Collaborate with transverse teams and supportive colleagues

Contribute to projects like the Adessia commuter range for Dublin and Chicago, or the Tramway for Cologne

Utilise our dynamic 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

Progress towards roles such as Senior Mechanical Engineer or Technical Manager

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.