Structural Integrity Team Leader

Req ID:526911

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.

Could you be the full-time Structural Integrity Team Leader in St-Bruno, Quebec, Canada we’re looking for?

Your future role

We are seeking an experienced and people-focused Structural Integrity Team Leader / Structural Integrity EDU Manager to lead and develop the Structural Integrity Engineering Team within our organisation.

The successful candidate will be responsible for managing the team’s technical delivery, workload planning, capability development, and performance while ensuring compliance with engineering standards, quality processes, and Structural Integrity technical referential. This role plays a key part in supporting project execution, tender activities, continuous improvement initiatives, and the development of engineering talent.

Key Responsibilities

Workload & Resource Planning

• Manage Structural Integrity EDU workload forecasting and capacity planning.
• Balance workload versus available skills and resources.
• Identify staffing requirements and support recruitment, onboarding, and activity transfers when necessary.
• Work closely with Planning Managers and Project stakeholders to secure delivery commitments.

Team Leadership & People Management

• Lead, coach, and develop a multidisciplinary Structural Integrity team.
• Ensure effective implementation of the People Management Cycle, including performance management, talent development, succession planning, and employee engagement.
• Foster a collaborative, accountable, and high-performing team culture. 

Engineering & Technical Leadership

• Build and maintain a strong technical capability aligned with current and future business needs.
• Ensure understanding and application of Structural Design & Integrity rules, processes, methods, tools, and technical standards.
• Promote deployment and adherence to the Quality Management System (QMS) and relevant Engineering and Métier technical referential.
• Participate in or delegate participation in Structural Integrity network activities and technical communities.
• Drive continuous improvement and Return-on-Experience (RoE) activities, ensuring lessons learned are captured and deployed.

Project & Delivery Management

• Ensure adequate resources are assigned to tenders, projects, and programs to meet Quality, Cost, and Delivery (QCD) objectives.
• Monitor work package progress and support teams in resolving technical and delivery challenges.
• Assess project risks impacting Structural Integrity activities and define mitigation plans.
• Verify and approve applicable technical documentation according to established requirements.

Operational Excellence & Continuous Improvement

• Drive deployment of APSYS initiatives within the Structural Integrity EDU.
• Implement structured problem-solving methodologies.
• Identify, communicate, and manage the team's Top 10 issues and performance risks.
• Regularly report team performance and escalate critical issues affecting project execution or team effectiveness.

KPI follow-up and reporting

• Achievement of QCD commitments on assigned work packages.
• Timely completion and documentation of design reviews.
• Effective workload management.
• On-Time Delivery (OTD) and First Time Right (FTR) performance improvement.
• Compliance with engineering processes and standards.
• Timely escalation and resolution of critical issues.
• Zero missed Return-on-Experience actions.

Direct Reports

• Structural Integrity Mechanical Lead Engineers (STR MLE)
• Structural Integrity Calculation Engineers
• Structural Integrity Lead Calculation Engineers

Education & Experience

Required

• Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in structural calculation and mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 5 years of team leadership or people management experience.
• Experience managing engineering teams responsible for industrial or transportation products.
• OIQ membership.

Preferred

• Experience in railway rolling stock development and project execution.
• Previous experience within large engineering organisations operating in a matrix environment.
• Management or leadership certification.

Technical Knowledge

Strong Knowledge Of

• Structural design and mechanical systems.
• Structural calculations and engineering validation principles.
• Manufacturing and special processes.
• Engineering standards, processes, and quality systems.

Working Knowledge Of

• Train mechanical architecture.
• Interface management.
• Crashworthiness and passive safety.
• Mechanical integration.
• Systems engineering.
• Materials engineering.
• Project management principles (quality, cost, schedule).

Tools

• Microsoft Office Suite.
• CATIA and DMA (review/consultation level).
• Altair Product Suite (Hypermesh, Optistruct & Hyperview)

Professional Skills & Behaviours

• Proven leadership and coaching capabilities.
• Good listening skill
• Empathic approach
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong conflict resolution and negotiation abilities.
• Customer-focused mindset.
• Highly organised with a pragmatic, hands-on approach.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Resilient and adaptable in a fast-paced project environment.
• Ability to influence cross-functional teams and drive technical decisions.

Proficiency in French and English is required. Knowledge of a third language is considered an asset when working with our international partners, suppliers, colleagues, and customers. In Quebec, French remains the primary working language of our company.

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!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.