Structural Integrity Discipline Lead Engineer

Position Details

• Req ID: 501728
• Location: Derby
• Appointment Basis: Permanent
• Apply by: 22/05/2026
• Salary: circa £55,000 DOE, plus bonus and excellent benefits

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, 86,000 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 new cutting‑edge field. You’ll be working on both developing state‑of‑the‑art products and the assessment of existing designs. You’ll undertake structural assessments (using both manual and Finite Element methods) on rail vehicle carbodies, interior and underframe equipment. You’ll specifically take care of the structural analysis of the carbody shell and the development of the designs to meet the structural and functional requirements of the complete train.

We’ll look to you for:

• Developing design solutions that meet the structural requirements of the carbody or vehicle equipment.
• Finite Element (FE) model set‑up, conducting the analysis, evaluating the results, modifying designs and writing the reports.
• Deriving load cases for the carbody and for different interior or underframe components.
• Planning structural calculation activities considering applicable standards, processes and specific customer requirements.
• General Mechanical Engineering design and problem solving.
• Evaluating supplier calculations & test results.
• Communicating the progress and results to the Project teams.
• Writing specifications & presiding over test programmes.
• Work within allocated budget & schedule whilst maintaining the required quality of deliverables.
• Managing work undertaken by other sites and sub‑contractors.

All About You

• Degree in mechanical engineering or relevant equivalent experience.
• Experience of Finite Element analysis packages, such as Hyperworks, Ansys, Patran/Nastran, Ideas, Abaqus, including both linear and non‑linear assessments is essential.
• Experience in structural design and analysis is required, preferably applied to Railway products.
• 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 a 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.
• 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.