Composite Mechanical Design Engineer – Onsite Rail

Alstom; West Mifflin (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Life insurance

Medical insurance

401k

Job summary

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA, is seeking a Full-time Onsite Mechanical Design Engineer – Composites to create, update, and integrate composite components for APM platform vehicles and related maintenance vehicles.

You will design and validate parts, perform stack-up analysis, manage interfaces, and support manufacturing, suppliers, and R&D initiatives. A strong background in mechanical design and composites is required, with CATIA V5 and DMU experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 3+ years of experience in Mechanical Design/Engineering in an industrial environment.
• 3+ years hands-on experience with composite materials, preferably fiberglass.
• Proficiency in 3D CAD tools (CATIA V5 preferred; SolidWorks/AutoCAD accepted).
• Familiarity with DMU environments and interface management.
• Experience in rail, automotive, aerospace, or other regulated industries is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and communication abilities.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain 3D models, 2D drawings, and DMU data for composite components and assemblies.
• Design and validate composite parts, ensuring quality, cost, and delivery targets.
• Perform stack-up analysis, clash detection, and interface management.
• Support manufacturing, industrialization, and supplier activities throughout development and ramp-up.
• Assess supplier proposals and contribute to sourcing strategy and audits.
• Lead and support R&D initiatives to develop composite solutions.
• Resolve technical issues and provide engineering support to projects and customers.
• Manage deliverables, design reviews, change requests, CAD quality, and BOMs.

Skills

Mechanical design

Composite materials

3D CAD

CATIA V5

DMU

Interface management

English communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's or Master's in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CATIA V5

SolidWorks

AutoCAD

Job description

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA, is seeking a Full-time Onsite Mechanical Design Engineer – Composites to create, update, and integrate composite components for APM platform vehicles and related maintenance vehicles.

You will design and validate parts, perform stack-up analysis, manage interfaces, and support manufacturing, suppliers, and R&D initiatives. A strong background in mechanical design and composites is required, with CATIA V5 and DMU experience preferred.