Mechanical Engineer

Overview

Req : 504102

Location: Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 21/01/2026

Salary: circa £46,000 DOE with excellent benefits

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, 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.

As a Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for overseeing Computer-Aided Design (CAD) activities and ensuring the timely delivery of design outputs within your assigned area of the Mechanical Domain. Your role includes adhering to quality, cost, and delivery (QCD) objectives, while consistently applying relevant mechanical engineering standards, processes, and tools throughout the project lifecycle.

• Modelling and storing allocated volumes and interfaces for sub-systems/components in Digital Mock-Up.
• Performing Detailed Design on internal sub-systems.
• Preparing and documenting Domain Design Reviews.
• Updating Digital Mock-Up taking into account Change Requests.
• Checking peer and sub-contractor's Design Quality.
• Realising stack-up analysis.
• Realising Bill of Material.
• Planning and piloting Mechanical Domain activities of assigned zone and related deliverables on project taking into account applicable instructions/processes and other specific Customer (internal or external) requirements.
• Applying Train Design rules, processes and tools and ensuring Domain deliverables’ quality and their acceptance by the Customer (internal or external) within committed limits.
• Managing production of deliverables in accordance with Planning targets on the Domain assigned zone.
• Designing products taking into account project requirements (performances, manufacturability, serviceability, testability, etc.).
• Preparing and documenting Domain Design Reviews according to project schedule and following up the main open actions.
• Checking allocated volumes/interfaces on internal design.
• Resolving Project issues in assigned zone.
• Reporting on the Mechanical Domain activities progress and alerting relevant N+1 in case of issue potentially impacting achievement of QCD commitments.
• Respecting and/or allocating requirements and interfaces to Sub-Systems/equipment (Allocated volume, weight, location, etc.)
• Analysing change request impacts on assigned zone and applying change if request accepted.
• Validating relevant Domain deliverables and securing planning.

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:

• A broad mechanical engineering knowledge and background.
• Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering would be preferred but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills including with third parties (customers).
• Time management and reporting skills.
• Sense of urgency/priority.
• Structured and organised with a hands-on approach.
• English operational in read/writing and technical meetings.

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
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our dynamic, inclusive, and safety-focused 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
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can…