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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.

Could you be the full-time onsite Mechanical Design Engineer in Hornell, NY, US we're looking for?

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical design expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll work alongside innovative and collaborative teammates.
You'll play a key role in integrating mechanical subsystems, ensuring progressive maturity of allocated volumes, and delivering high-quality design solutions. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business (Engineering, Suppliers, and Shared Engineering Centers), perform 3D/2D design of make parts, and validate first mountings to identify and resolve issues, applying approved modifications and supporting process improvements.

We'll look to you for:

• Integrating mechanical subsystems by ensuring progressive maturity of allocated volumes,
• Performing 3D/2D of design make parts (including assembly drawings),
• Managing the CAD deliverables for drawings performed by CAD from the same or different sites,
• Ensuring compliance of bought parts with defined allocated volumes,
• Performing installation deliverables,
• Validating the first mounting, identifying issues, proposing solutions, and applying approved modifications,
• Analyzing waiver requests and providing solutions,
• Providing feedback on Non-Conformity Requests (NCRs) addressed to Engineering,
• Supporting process continuous improvement initiatives,
• Performing space allocation according to MLE inputs for tenders,
• Creating and maintaining Space Allocation Mock-ups (SAM) in alignment with progressive maturity rules and constraints,
• Supporting technical discussions with suppliers to converge on technical definitions.

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:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering,
• Minimum 2 years of experience in mechanical engineering preferably applied to heavy industry, including 3D modeling, drawing creation, and mechanical design principles,
• Knowledge of CATIA V5 or similar CAD software (e.g., SolidWorks),
• Familiarity with space allocation processes and mechanical subsystem integration,
• Ability to communicate effectively in English, including technical writing and meetings,
• Strong problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze waiver requests and propose solutions,
• Capacity to collaborate and interface with cross-functional teams and stakeholders,
• Knowledge of manufacturability and maintainability constraints in the heavy industry sector,
• Knowledge of PLM tools like Enovia (or similar) - desired,
• Resilience and adaptability to manage technical discussions and converge on solutions with suppliers.

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:

• Work with cutting-edge design tools like CATIA V5 and PLM systems to create innovative mechanical solutions,
• Progress towards becoming a key contributor in delivering high-quality, on-time engineering solutions for heavy industry projects,
• Utilise our inclusive, dynamic, and innovation-driven working environment,
• Contribute to innovative projects,
• 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, 401k).

Base Salary Range: 

In accordance with New York State law, the anticipated salary range for this position is $78,000 - $90,000. The actual compensation will be determined based on factors such as experience, education, and qualifications. This range reflects the base salary only and does not include bonuses, incentive pay, or other forms of compensation.

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we're an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63  countries we operate in. We're committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.