Mechanical Design Engineer

Wabtec • Greenville, SC

6d • $68,900 - $98,200 • Onsite

About The Position

The Mechanical Design Engineer is responsible for designing, developing, and industrializing new products, from initial concept through production. The role includes conventional engineering assignments involving equipment, project, and product design; testing; specification preparation; and research investigations. The engineer also supports ongoing products and projects and works across manufacturing, quality, marketing, vendors, and customers to integrate designs and resolve technical issues.

The position is based at a small, growing manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility in Greenville that primarily serves the transit industry, including subway and commuter rail. The work includes product and equipment design, prototyping and testing, mechanical and structural analysis, tolerance analysis, manufacturing cost and process evaluation, and support for product industrialization. Some travel may be required to support projects.

The role is with Wabtec, a global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and services for freight and transit rail and related sectors. Wabtec has about 30,000 employees worldwide.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering or a related field.
• Experience with CAD software.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes as they relate to engineering design.
• Familiarity with general manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, and finishing practices.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively with high 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, auto, ferry, or train as needed.
• Ability to meet the described physical demands, including moving or carrying objects or materials and exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and up to 10 pounds frequently.

Nice To Haves

• Working knowledge of electrical engineering.
• At least three years of mechanical design experience is preferred.
• A proven track record of new product designs manufactured reliably and cost-effectively.
• Understanding of FEA and FMEA.
• Experience with sheet metal and cast components.
• Experience with SolidWorks.
• Experience with 3D solid modeling, 2D drafting, and GD&T.
• Experience using additive manufacturing for prototyping and production.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop new products, equipment, and systems, and modify existing products.
• Prototype and test product designs.
• Create product designs using 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools, including SolidWorks.
• Perform mechanical and structural analysis and review, including FEA using SolidWorks or ANSYS.
• Perform component and system tolerance analysis using GD&T.
• Use additive manufacturing for prototyping and production.
• Evaluate components, materials, and manufacturing methods for new and existing products.
• Control project costs, manufacturability, quality, and design requirements during product development; manage project time and expenses.
• Create bills of materials and drawings for prototypes.
• Estimate manufacturing costs and maintain product profitability by selecting advantageous processes and materials.
• Build and test prototypes.
• Review designs and ensure quality specifications are met.
• Use analytical methods, including FMEA, to assure 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.
• Meet project target dates and provide required documentation within budgeted costs.
• Work with vendors to obtain component parts.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, quality, and marketing staff.
• Support manufacturing in the industrialization of new products and equipment.
• Support Quality in validation of 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 market position.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage, with supplemental options available at low rates.
• Company-provided life insurance at no cost to employees.
• Short-term disability coverage at no cost to employees.
• 401(k) plan with a 6% company contribution.
• Benefit coverage begins on day one.
• Possible annual bonus, if eligible.

What This Job Offers

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