Engineer - Taylor Mill KY

Progress Rail•Taylor Mill, KY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for developing current and future engineering designs. Responsible for integrating product design, performance, and manufacturing through the use of CAD, CAE, 3D Modeling and test to meet product requirements. Maintains daily contact with engineering functions as programs are develop, finalized, and put into production. Make decisions within the limits of general practices and standards with some direct guidance from supervisor. Designs, analyzes, tests, and validates products and subsystems for performance/reliability improvement and cost reduction. Supports manufacturing and field service for new and existing components and designs. Designs and supports manufacturing solutions and collaborates with other supporting groups to rapidly develop new applications for a wide range of various locomotive systems within assigned functional area.

Requirements

BS in Engineering or related field, or an equivalent combination of formal education and direct work experience required
Competent in engineering design/CAD software
able to perform standard engineering design calculations (stress, strain, heat transfer, pipe flows, etc.)
Knowledge of diesel engines and engine components
Knowledge of applied mechanics, vibrations, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and manufacturing techniques
Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software
ability to accurately design, CAD and check a project with minimal supervision
Proficiency in computer programs relevant to assigned position, e.g., Matlab, PSIM, PLEX, NX Unigraphics, SAP, ERP LN 10.7, BAAN ERP, FEA, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 2D, and Progress Rails specific programs and applications
Ability to read and understand specification and standard documents
proficient in interpreting and creating engineering drawings
Experience with project estimating and order management
Strong familiarity with rail standards
Communication skills (both oral and written), multi-tasking, and organizational skills
Strong attention to detail
strong problem solving, investigative and collaborative skills
High level of interpersonal skills
ability to work together in a team environment
Proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) MS Teams and/or Cisco WebEx
High level of analytical ability where problems are unusual or difficult
Understanding of engineering theory and principles of design
3D Modeling
Must be familiar with basic structural engineering concepts and manufacturing processes
Strong written skills to provide technical reports and operating procedures
Strong interpersonal skills are essential to effectively communicate with co-workers and senior management
Demonstrated ability to work in cross-functional teams, and coordinate with internal departments as well as outside suppliers
Self-starter and with the ability to work independently with little supervision on complex design analyses

Nice To Haves

locomotive engineering background preferred
shop level locomotive experience beneficial

Responsibilities

Provides direction to designers and drafters in the creation and modification of engineering drawings and models
Supports production by diagnosing and solving problems with materials and processes to maintain or improve quality
Leads design reviews for assigned systems and participates in reviews for other systems; works with vendors and suppliers to specify new components and select appropriate components for designs; collaborates with engineers of other disciplines to integrate components into higher-level machine designs
Supports operations and service organizations in implementing and maintaining product through life cycle; works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and supporting functions to identify and address any issues affecting productivity and quality
Responsible for new product development, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods; utilizes data to plan and strategize countermeasures for equipment and process issues
Develops, writes, and coordinates Design Change Requests (DCR) and Manufacturing Change Requests (MCR) processes
Remains current on engineering resources and new products/processes; completes assigned Required Learning modules
Conducts testing and inspections at manufacturing and customer sites as required
Communicates with supply chain to purchase necessary components
Leads and manages projects, trains engineers and team members to ensure other functions meet appropriate specifications
Performs additional job-related duties and special projects as assigned
Manages projects, checks other engineers’ work, trains new employees, and communicates with customers when necessary
Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including goals and evaluating results
Reformulates the development and testing processes to match with latest industry standards and makes sure the team is aligned with the process and deliverables to meet the target goals; works with suppliers or redesigning and validating new designs as necessary

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs