Catering Mechanical Engineer M/F

Catering Mechanical Engineer M/F

Date: 23 Jan 2026

Company: Alstom

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.

Within Central Engineering dedicated to Rolling Stock & Component, in the Train Design Office Department, we are looking for a Mechanical Engineer for Catering Scope.

Responsibilities

• Create technical referential for Catering scope from architecture point of view
• Support to push the standard solution on tenders
• Ensure project execution in coherence with internal rules & catalog solutions
• Manage functionally team of CAD & Engineer internal or/and external
• Gather existing catering architectures and solutions
• Select & write technical referential based on the best tradeoff between internal rules and customer requirements
• Ensure the correct definition, design, performances and integration of Catering scope
• Analysis of customer requirements
• Secure architecture and allocated volumes, in collaboration with Train Architecture Manager & the Bid Technical Manager
• Support mechanical subsystem engineer within supplier technical proposals
• Contribute to write Technical Assessment on the technical proposals to commit, including the correct integration of the system on train
• Deliver/Contribute to technical descriptions

During Project Phase

• Ensure the correct definition, design, performances and integration of Catering scope:
• Analysis of customer requirements
• Support writing the Technical Purchasing Specification, in collaboration with the TAM
• Prepare activities of CAD & Mechanical Engineers (Fitting scope, Interior Scope, Build to Spec scope within catering area)
• Check the interface maturity with train environment
• Ensure the quality of the deliverables

Qualifications

• To be considered for this role, candidate need to demonstrate the following skills experience and attributes:
• Graduated with a master degree, preferably in mechanical, you have a strong expertise on railway (minimum 5 years).
• Strong knowledge of mechanical design including use of CAD tools
• You demonstrate good communication and organizational skills (ability to meet deadlines). You are result oriented and show intellectual curiosity and creativity.
• Ability to manage several tenders or/and projects at the same time.
• Fluent in English, you are eager to work with autonomy in an international environment and to face the challenges of the new Alstom

Join our team and contribute to technical excellence in the catering domain. As a Mechanical Engineer, you will play a key role in the design, optimization, and reliability of equipment and systems dedicated to onboard meal preparation and distribution. Your expertise will ensure compliance with quality, safety, and innovation standards, delivering the best experience for passengers and operational teams.

Your skills make the difference. Together, let’s shape the future of catering.