Bogie Design Engineer

Rolling Stock Bogie Design Engineer (Design & Detailing) – Alstom-Type Projects (India + German Standards Alignment)

1. Key Responsibilities (Design, Detailing & Integration)

• Create 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings of bogie structures and sub-systems using CATIA V5
• Develop fabrication, assembly, and interface drawings with GD&T, tolerance stack-up, and weld specifications
• Design and detail:
  • Bogie frame (welded structures)
  • Suspension systems (primary & secondary)
  • Brake, traction, and equipment interfaces
  • Piping and cable routing on bogie
• Ensure interface management with carbody, traction, braking, and electrical systems
• Perform design validation support (load cases, stiffness checks, coordination with FEA teams)
• Apply weight optimization, material selection, and cost-effective design principles
• Support manufacturing, prototype builds, and supplier interactions

2. Standards, Tools & Engineering Practices (German/Alstom Bogie Team Alignment)

• Design in compliance with European (EN/DIN) railway standards used by German Alstom teams , including:
  • ISO GPS standards Knowledge
  • EN standards related to Welding drawings EN 15085
• Follow German DIN practices for:
  • Tolerancing and fits
  • Weld classification and inspection
  • Manufacturing quality and documentation
• Use tools:
  • CATIA V5 – 3D modelling & detailing
  • PDM / 3D com – BOM, drawing release, configuration control
• Apply design review gates, configuration management, and change control (ECR/ECN)
• Ensure compliance with Quality, Cost, Delivery (QCD) and global engineering processes

3. Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering with 5–10+ years in bogie / rolling stock / welded structure design
• Strong expertise in:
  • Welded structures, GD&T, tolerance stack-up
  • Bogie systems and structural load paths
  • Railway standards (EN, DIN, UIC, IRS)
• Experience in CATIA V5 and PLM (ENOVIA preferred)
• Knowledge of:
  • Manufacturing processes (welding, machining, assembly)
  • Design for Manufacturing (DFM) & Design for Assembly (DFA)
• Ability to work in global teams (India–Germany collaboration model) with strong communication skills