Railcar Mechanical Design Engineer – Renovations

Alstom; Kanona (NY); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Alstom in Kanona, NY is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer to develop 3D models, create design annotations, and manage BOMs for renovation and overhaul projects.

You will work with cross-functional teams, perform design reviews, and ensure manufacturability and serviceability while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is a bonus.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• 5+ years of experience in Mechanical Design Engineering or 2+ years in railway or railcar products (e.g., locomotives, rail passenger cars).
• Knowledge of metallic materials (physical properties and design) and industrial processes (welding, bending, machining).
• Familiarity with welding codes such as AWS.
• Experience with Catia v5 (minimum 3+ years full-time or 5,000 hours).
• Preferred experience with PDM/PLM tools (e.g., Enovia-DMA, 3DCom).
• Preferred experience in overhaul projects and reverse engineering.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including teamwork.
• Time management and reporting skills with a sense of urgency and priority.
• Structured and organized with a hands‑on approach.
• Fluent in English; knowledge of French is a bonus.

Responsibilities

• Developing a complete technical Scope of Work for renovation and overhaul projects.
• Creating and reviewing 3D models, 2D deliverables, and design annotations.
• Conducting stack-up analysis and ensuring compliance with quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) commitments.
• Preparing and documenting internal and external mechanical design reviews.
• Designing products that meet project requirements, including manufacturability and serviceability.
• Monitoring and reporting on mechanical activity progress, addressing potential issues.
• Providing technical support to production teams and customers.
• Ensuring supplier and sub-contractor design quality.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Time management

Hands-on

Structured approach

English fluent

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Catia v5

Enovia-DMA

3DCom

Job description

Alstom in Kanona, NY is seeking a full-time Mechanical Design Engineer to develop 3D models, create design annotations, and manage BOMs for renovation and overhaul projects.

You will work with cross-functional teams, perform design reviews, and ensure manufacturability and serviceability while meeting quality, cost, and delivery targets. Fluency in English is required; knowledge of French is a bonus.