RD Engineer Interiors MF - Mechanical Design 479567
RD Engineer Interiors MF - Mechanical Design 479567
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Req ID:479567
At Alstom we understand transport networks and what moves people. From highspeed 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 more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.
R&D Engineer Interiors (M/F) Mechanical Design
Location: Valenciennes France
You will join our Interiors Component Development Site and Product Family of Valenciennes Petite Fort a key actor in the design and development or interior train parts as well as front ends with more than 180 people & 22 different nationalities mechanical engineers & designers buyers industrial & quality engineers project managers & product experts R&D engineers working both for French & International projects.
What are my responsibilities
Purpose of the Job/Objective
- You will be part of the Interiors R&D team responsible for developing & validating new Interiors Products and Solutions for all Alstom future trains (Tramways Metros Commuters Regional & High Speed trains).
- Precisely you will be in charge of the mechanical design the development & the qualification of innovative & differentiating modular and/or reconfigurable interiors products & solutions such as racks seats & ischiatic supports tables partitions linings luminaires accessories contributing to an enhanced travel experience for the passengers and/or reduced total cost of ownership for the railway Operators.
- You will also grow into an expert role supporting your colleagues with sound mechanical design expertise experimenting with new tools and production processes securing the implementation of design guidelines and identifying new technologies with promising benefits and monitoring their technological & maturity level
Organisation Reporting
- Reports to: R&D Director Interiors
- Manages: suppliers subcontractors apprentices
Network & Links
- Internal Interfaces: R&D Program Manager R&D Engineers Product Director Product engineers Product Designers Engineering teams Sourcing & Costing Team Legal team Tender team Central Innovation team Alstom Engineering CCNs
- External Interfaces: Suppliers Customers Independent laboratories Research partners (research centers academia startups)
Performance Measurement
- KPI R&D Projects (OTIF Design Review on time budget adherence)
- KPI Innovation generation & exploitation (number inventions use on commercial projects)
- Technical support to Tenders & Projects (quality time)
Your responsibilities include:
- Executes and manages research and product development projects (internal at suppliers) related to innovative interiors parts & subsystems for implementation into railway vehicles with strong focus on performances & cost.
- Designs and draws interiors parts of the train in the digital mockup using Catia and DMA taking into consideration inputs such as cost target modularity weight acoustics eco design aerodynamics and aeraulics.
- Analyzes the market and competition (scientific technical & industrial monitoring) in relation to new mechanical solutions (e.g. quick fixations reconfigurability mechanical automation) and develops/maintains associated technology roadmaps
- Develops the network of internal and external R&D partners (suppliers research centers) for innovation in relation to new mechanical solutions
- Suggests innovative solutions in line with Alstoms development strategy and taking into account customers needs and requirements.
- Ensures applicability of the developed products onto commercial projects through close collaboration with the Marketing Tender & Project teams (Sales Engineering Costing Sourcing Quality etc.
- Supports commercial projects and quality investigations in after sales in relation to mechanical design issues with technical support test methodologies etc.
- Contributes to internal budget collection for R&D activities and manages reporting to internal customers
What do I need to qualify for this job
Minimum qualifications
- Engineering master/PhD background in mechanical engineering
- At ease with mechanical simulation & design tools (excellent skills in CATIA V5 and ideally DMA)
- At least 5yrs experience in product development including metallic part design in an industrial preferably international environment
- At least 3 yrs experience in project management preferably in an R&D context (external R&D partners academia etc.
- Experience in railway aeronautics nautism or automotive is a plus
Skills
- Autonomous results driven and teamoriented personality with strong relationship skills
- Ability to prioritize and to work effectively under pressure to meet the deadlines
- Strong passion for innovation and questioning the status quo and perceiving (upcoming) market needs
- Fast prototyper likes to experiment in order to quickly show/test new concepts & solutions
- Strong written and spoken communication skills
- Ability to work in an international environment; Speak and write in English; French is a bonus.
Travels :
- Travels: internal meetings suppliers and R&D partners visits. <20 of the time
You dont 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 youll be proud. If youre up for the challenge wed love to hear from you!
Important to note
As a global business were an equalopportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. Were committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.
Job Type:Experienced
Employment Type
Full Time
