Structural Design Mechanical Design Engineer

Alstom; Derby; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom is seeking a Structural Mechanical Design Engineer for their Derby location. This permanent role focuses on managing CAD activities and executing detailed design of train carbody structures. The successful candidate will collaborate with various stakeholders, ensuring high-quality and compliant designs. Enjoy competitive benefits and a rewarding career in the mobility sector.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Contributed healthcare and life assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits program

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical or Structural Engineering preferred.
• Understanding of CAD activities and 3D detailed design.
• Familiarity with load cases and manufacturability constraints.

Responsibilities

• Manage CAD activities and lead design of carbody structures.
• Create 2D and 3D designs in compliance with engineering standards.
• Ensure all elements meet project requirements and specifications.

Skills

3D Modelling

Technical communication

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering qualification

Job description

Req ID: 487482

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 13/06/2025

Salary: circa £50,000 plus benefits

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

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider.Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.

Your future role

As a Structural Mechanical Design Engineer, you will manage CAD activities, lead and execute the detailed design of carbody shell structures through advanced 3D modelling techniques. This role involves creating precise 2D designs of primary components and assemblies, ensuring that all elements align with engineering standards and project requirements. You will be responsible for applying relevant mechanical domain instructions, processes, and tools to maintain consistency, quality, and compliance throughout the design lifecycle.

We’ll look to you for:

• Managing CAD activities
• 3D Detailed design of structural parts considering
• Allocated volumes given as inputs
• Interfaces defined with stakeholders
• Load cases
• Technical referential (materials characteristics, ECA constraints, F&S constraints)
• Manufacturability constraints
• 2D or annotated 3D Detailed design of structural parts considering internal rules of data structuration
• Contribute to Providing weight data to Weight Discipline Engineer
• Contribute to Calculation optimisation with Structural Integrity Discipline Engineer

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:

• Mechanical Engineering or Structural Engineering qualification or relevant experience preferably applied to Railway products
• 3D Modelling, drawing creation
• Experience or understanding of CAD activities and 3D detailed design of structural parts
• Knowledge of materials characteristics, manufacturability constraints, and technical referential requirements
• Proficiency in technical communication and documentation
• Ability to collaborate effectively with stakeholders and cross-functional teams
• Attention to detail and ability to ensure compliance with internal rules of data structuration
• A continuous learning mindset to stay updated on industry advancements
• Familiarity with load cases, ECA constraints, and F&S constraints

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 design tools and methodologies to create innovative structural solutions
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• 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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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