Mechanical Design Engineer

Wabtec • Greenville, SC

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About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer is based at Wabtec’s manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility in Greenville, which primarily manufactures and overhauls components for the transit industry. The role is responsible for designing, developing, and industrializing new products, from conception through production, and integrating projects. It also provides support for ongoing products and projects and performs engineering assignments involving equipment, project or product design, testing, specifications, and research.

The engineer designs and analyzes products and systems, builds and tests prototypes, and helps ensure product function, reliability, quality, manufacturability, and profitability. The role works with manufacturing, quality, marketing, and vendors; supports industrialization and component validation; addresses customer problems with engineered solutions; and develops intellectual property to strengthen the company’s market position. Some travel may be required.

The position is at a small but growing facility with a stable work environment. The posted salary range is $68,900–$98,200; the actual offer may depend on factors including experience, education, skills, business needs, market demands, and work location. An annual bonus may be available if eligible.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• At least three years of mechanical design experience is preferred.
• Track record of designing new products that have been manufactured reliably and cost-effectively.
• Understanding of FEA and FMEA.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes as they relate to engineering design.
• Experience with CAD software; SolidWorks is a plus.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, and finishing practices.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively with strong attention to detail.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills tailored to internal and external audiences.
• Ability to read and interpret data, information, and documents.
• Ability to travel via plane, automobile, ferry, or train, as needed.
• Ability to operate office equipment including a computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, and telephone.
• Ability to move or carry objects or materials; exert up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently. Physical demands are described as sedentary-work level.
• Ability to use written and oral communication, read and interpret information, analyze and solve problems, use math and mathematical reasoning, observe and interpret situations, learn and apply new information or skills, and interact with employees, customers, and vendors.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering.
• Experience with sheet metal and cast components.
• SolidWorks experience.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, and industrialize new products, equipment, and systems, and modify existing products.
• Manage new product development from conception through production and support project integration and ongoing products and projects.
• Create product designs using 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools.
• Perform mechanical and structural analysis and review, including FEA, and conduct component and system tolerance analysis using GD&T.
• Use additive manufacturing for prototyping and production; build and test prototypes.
• Evaluate components, materials, and manufacturing methods for use in new and existing products.
• Manage project costs, manufacturability, quality, and design requirements during product development; meet project dates and provide required documentation within budget.
• Create bills of materials and prototype drawings; estimate manufacturing costs and maintain product profitability through process and material selection.
• Review and ensure quality specifications are met; use FMEA and other analytical methods to assess product function and reliability.
• Design test plans, conduct tests, analyze test data, and prepare test reports and specifications as required.
• Specify, acquire, and set up instrumentation, including data acquisition systems, for tests as required.
• Work with vendors to obtain component parts.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, quality, and marketing staff; support manufacturing in industrializing new products and equipment and support Quality in validating incoming components.
• Prepare and complete engineering change notices.
• Analyze and solve customer problems by developing engineered solutions.
• Develop intellectual property to preserve and enhance the company’s position in the market.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with benefit coverage beginning on day one.
• Supplemental benefit options at low rates.
• Company-provided life insurance at no cost to employees.
• Company-provided short-term disability at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company contribution.
• Annual bonus, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level