Traction Mechanical Engineer: Rail Systems & CAD Leader

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

Benefits offered by this job

Life, medical, 401k

Award-winning learning

Development investment

Job summary

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Traction Mechanical Engineer to join our onsite team. You will apply mechanical engineering expertise to the development and mechanical integration of traction systems, collaborating with global colleagues to meet quality, cost and delivery commitments.

Day to day, you’ll model, design, review and document components, manage requirements, and support cross-functional projects with teams from procurement to manufacturing.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in transportation-related mechanical engineering.
• Knowledge of 3D/2D CAD software, such as AutoCAD or Catia V5.
• Familiarity with MS Office tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to work with third parties (e.g., customers, sub-contractors).
• Resilience and adaptability to work in a dynamic engineering environment.
• Time management and multitasking skills.
• Structured and organized with a hands-on approach.

Responsibilities

• Performing 3D modeling, technical documents, design annotations, and 2D deliverables in compliance with QCD commitments and established processes.
• Modeling equipment in alignment to allocated volumes and interfaces for Traction products.
• Conducting detailed design on internal subsystems.
• Requirement management and compliance with requirements such as allocated volumes, weight, interfaces, and applicable industry standards.
• Preparing and documenting Design Reviews and supporting Project Design Gates.
• Checking the quality of detailed design documentation, drawings, and subcontractors' designs.
• Realizing and maintaining the Engineering Bill of Material.
• Planning and leading Mechanical Traction activities for assigned zones, ensuring deliverables adhere to customer and project requirements.

Skills

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Time management

Problem solving

Organized / Structured

English proficiency

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

AutoCAD

CATIA V5

MS Office

Job description

Alstom in West Mifflin, PA is seeking a Traction Mechanical Engineer to join our onsite team. You will apply mechanical engineering expertise to the development and mechanical integration of traction systems, collaborating with global colleagues to meet quality, cost and delivery commitments.

Day to day, you’ll model, design, review and document components, manage requirements, and support cross-functional projects with teams from procurement to manufacturing.