Train Systems Interface Architect

ALSTOM Gruppe; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead interface management and mechanical design for future trains. You will define space allocation, derive vehicle requirements, and ensure digital mock-up integrity across whole train, vehicle, installation and detail levels.

The role requires strong knowledge of train mechanical architecture, dimensional management, and experience with CATIA V5/V6.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering degree or equivalent experience.
• Expertise in interface management.
• Transport industry mechanical design experience.
• Knowledge of Train Mechanical Architecture.
• Dimensional management from whole product to sub-assembly.

Responsibilities

• Generate space allocation for train-level systems to define interfaces.
• Derive vehicle level requirements into physical form in the Digital Mock-Up.
• Manage tolerance stack-ups at vehicle and installation levels.
• Manage gap, flush, and perceived quality per Alstom processes.
• Oversee digital mock-up management and related KPIs (completion, maturity, carry over).
• Minimise design diversity and maximise carry-over between platform products.
• Lead collaborative design workshops and coordinate with central experts.
• Collaborate with design, system engineering and industrial teams.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Interface management

Mechanical design

Train mechanical architecture

Dimensional management

Perceived quality

Manufacturing & assembly

Catia V5/V6

Cross-functional communication

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Catia V5/V6

Job description

Alstom in the United Kingdom seeks an experienced mechanical engineer to lead interface management and mechanical design for future trains. You will define space allocation, derive vehicle requirements, and ensure digital mock-up integrity across whole train, vehicle, installation and detail levels.

The role requires strong knowledge of train mechanical architecture, dimensional management, and experience with CATIA V5/V6.