Advanced Lead Engineer - Air Compressor

Wabtec•Erie, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a member of the Locomotive Products Team, you will utilize your engineering experience and expertise to solve problems and develop solutions which will have the ability to affect short-term and long-term business goals. The position will develop products and product lines from concept through production using engineering skill and technical abilities. This position will also provide engineering support services for: research activities, field applications, sourcing efforts, and day-to-day manufacturing support. The goal is to design railway air compressor components that are innovative and of the highest quality. As the Advanced Lead, you will be responsible for leading the engineering design and validation of locomotive air compressors. You will also provide engineering support for field applications, sourcing efforts, and manufacturing.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
Minimum of 5 years engineering experience including 3 years in mechanical product design, selection and qualification.
Competent working knowledge of engineering principles
Reciprocating Air compressor or related engine experience
Knowledge of the rail industry, pneumatics, and/or hydraulics
Experience and competence with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX or PTC CREO a plus)
Experience with finite element analysis (Ansys a plus)
Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft Office software
Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly

Nice To Haves

Siemens NX or PTC CREO a plus
Ansys a plus

Responsibilities

Leading the engineering design and validation of locomotive air compressors.
Provide engineering support for field applications, sourcing efforts, and manufacturing.
Design and develop new products and improvement to existing products using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements.
Prepare documentation required by the product development process such as design requirements, validation plans, 3D models/drawings and test reports.
Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
Coordinate part procurement and assembly of engineering prototypes.
Plan, develop, and execute product validation test plans.
Analyze test data and generate test reports to verify the performance, reliability, and safety of new designs and/or products.
Provide engineering support to manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and sales & marketing.
Specify, acquire, and set up instrumentation to support engineering test requirements.
Create customer interface documents such as technical presentations, parts catalogs, and operation & maintenance manuals.
Write engineering change documentation consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.