Bogies and Services Structural Design and Analysis Engineer (FEA)Alstom Group • Derby, England, United Kingdom

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Bogies and Services Structural Design and Analysis Engineer (FEA)

Alstom Group

Derby, England, United Kingdom

Derby, England, United Kingdom

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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. Req ID: (phone number removed) Location: Derby Appointment Basis: Permanent Apply by: 13/02/2026 Salary: circa £53,000 DOE plus bonus 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. Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your existing structural expertise in a challenging and diverse field. You’ll report to the Bogies Head of structures in Derby and work alongside experienced and friendly teammates as well becoming part of the wider global engineering and structures community. You'll undertake structural assessments (using both manual and Finite Element methods) on rail vehicle bogies. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business on both new design projects, the assessment of existing products and much more. You’ll specifically take care of carrying out structural analysis, and the development of the designs to meet the structural and functional requirements of the products. We’ll look to you for: * Planning structural calculation activities considering applicable standards, processes and specific customer requirements. * Deriving load cases for different bogie components * Finite Element Calculations, Linear and non-linear * FE model setup, conducting the analysis, evaluating the results, modifying designs and writing the reports, * Communicating the progress and results to the Project teams * General Mechanical Engineering design and problem solving * Writing specifications & presiding over test programmes * Evaluating supplier calculations & test results * Managing work undertaken by other sites and sub-contractors * Work within allocated budget & schedule whilst maintaining the required quality of deliverables * Participate in the creation of new processes and standards for the company and wider rail industry * Performing quotation for engineering work packages as requested 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: * Bachelor’s or master’s degree in mechanical engineering or relevant equivalent experience * Experience of Finite Element analysis packages, such as Hyperworks, Ansys, Patran/Nastran, Ideas, Abacus, including both linear and non-linear assessments. * Understanding of Structural Mechanics and the fundamentals of different Fatigue assessment methods * Demonstrable practical experience in Mechanical Engineering outside of the role of structural mechanics, such as design, dynamics, testing is desirable * Previous experience in using CAD packages such as CATIA, Pro Engineer is desirable * Willingness to develop a wide range of skills and flexibility to work on variety of projects which require different engineering skills * Ability to define and manage priorities within deadlines * Good communication and presentation skills * A strong team player, with effective interpersonal skills and a positive, solution-oriented attitude * Willingness to travel to visit other Alstom sites, suppliers and customers when required 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 - 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 tailor to suit your lifestyle 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! Equal opportunity statement: Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise

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