Mechanical Integration Lead Engineer
Location: Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, QC
Industry: Rail Transportation / Rolling Stock
Position type FTE/Contract.
Responsibilities:
Mechanical Installation Development
- Define and agree on inputs and technical constraints with train-level stakeholders.
- Lead the mechanical design and integration activities for "make" parts and ensure robust interface management for "buy" parts.
- Drive installation deliverables, including specifications, 3D/2D design, and validation plans.
- Contribute to first train mounting reviews, ensuring design maturity and supporting production readiness.
Design & Integration Leadership
- Ensure that the installation design meets functional, safety, and maintainability requirements.
- Coordinate with engineering, industrialization, and production teams to validate manufacturability and ease of assembly.
- Oversee design progress, technical risk mitigation, and configuration management for assigned scope.
- Support design reviews, prototype validation, and problem resolution activities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Serve as the primary contact for technical discussions between internal engineering teams and external suppliers.
- Facilitate communication between design, production, and quality stakeholders to ensure alignment and issue resolution.
- Promote continuous improvement through lessons learned and feedback integration.
Technical:
- Strong experience in sheet metal design and metallic materials.
- Good knowledge of manufacturing and assembly processes (e.g., welding, bolting, fastening).
- Familiarity with CAD and PLM tools (e.g., CATIA V5, ENOVIA, or similar systems).
- Solid understanding of mechanical integration principles and industrial installation processes.
- Strong understanding of design-to-manufacture processes and mechanical validation methods
- English proficiency at an operational level (reading, writing, and technical communication).
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Systems Engineering.
- Minimum 10+ years of experience in mechanical design and installation development, preferably within the railway, aerospace, or industrial sectors.
- Proven experience leading integration activities, supplier coordination, and first train/first article installation reviews.
Tools : Catia V5, Catia PLM, DMA, PLM SAP