Weight discipline engineer m/f

Req ID:494983

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, more than 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 Weight Management Engineer in Saint Ouen, close to Paris we’re looking for?
Your future role:
Take on a new challenge and apply your mechanical engineering expertise in a cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside collaborative and forward-thinking teammates.
You'll play a crucial role in ensuring train-level compliance with mass and balance requirements, directly impacting performance and safety. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (such as design, production, and test facilities), provide direction to internal and external design teams, and define weight reduction strategies to enhance competitiveness.
You’ll specifically take care of producing performance simulations and deliverables required by the Weight Management process, but also assess the impact of gaps between project definitions and reference solutions on train architecture, performance, and safety.
We’ll look to you for:

Ensuring proper understanding of discipline inputs for all stakeholders

Summarizing train-level compliance for TAE/TAM

Producing performance simulations at train level for each maturity gate in the DFQ cycle

Moderating project rituals to review weight data acceptance, completeness, and accuracy

Defining and monitoring weight reduction and compliance strategies

Escalating problems and sharing data to strengthen the global community

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, preferably applied to railway products

1–2 years of experience in mechanical design, weight management, configuration management, product development, or manufacturing in a relevant field (3–7 years desirable)

Proficient in English (proficiency in a second language is an asset)

Proficiency with Excel and working knowledge of modern CAD tools

Strong analytical skills: ability to process and interpret large amounts of data

Diplomatic approach: capable of uniting teams with differing perspectives

Adaptable and driven: thrives under time-sensitive environments and can solve complex problems

Quick learner: able to adapt to change and learn new concepts swiftly

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:

Enjoy stability, challenges, and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

Work with new security standards for rail signalling

Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

Contribute to innovative projects

Utilise our flexible and inclusive working environment

Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

Benefit from our investment in your development through award-winning learning

Progress towards roles such as Metier Leader or other senior technical positions

Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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.

Job Type:​Experienced​





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