Mechanical Interiors Lead Engineer (MLE)

Responsibilities:

Interior 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.

Competencies & Skills:

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, 3D Experience, 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.

Roles and Responsibilities
Rolling stock Interior Lead Engineer (MLE) Job Description: The Mechanical Lead Engineer (MLE) is responsible for leading the installation development and ensuring the successful integration of mechanical systems within train projects. The MLE drives the mechanical design activities, coordinates interfaces between “make” and “buy” components, and ensures that installation deliverables meet technical, quality, and project requirements. This role acts as the key technical interface between system stakeholders, suppliers, and production teams, ensuring design feasibility, manufacturability, and alignment with project objectives. In some cases, responsibilities expanding accountability across a broader design perimeter while delegating specific tasks to Mechanical Engineers (ME) or additional MLEs.