Mechanical Engineer

Wabtec•Wilmerding, PA

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Wabtec Freight Car Products is a leader in the design and manufacture of freight car pneumatic brake equipment and corresponding automated test equipment. Products are used globally and typically governed by the Association of American Railroads (AAR). Developmental work is completed in-house through use of our wide range of resources including; various software packages, test facilities, Model Shop and Materials Lab. In this role you will utilize your engineering experience and expertise to solve problems and develop solutions which will impact short-term and long-term business goals. This position will develop products from concept through production. This position will also provide engineering support services for: research activities, field applications, sourcing efforts and manufacturing requests. The goal is to design and make railway freight brake components that are innovative and of the highest quality.

Requirements

Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology or equivalent field.
At least three (3) additional years of relevant experience in mechanical design, including 3D CAD, and product validation testing.

Nice To Haves

Strong technical aptitude, including applicable engineering tools and systems
Strong oral and written communication skills to effectively describe concepts, designs, and analysis to a broad audience
Strong competency in Microsoft applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Project
Working knowledge of Labview, Ansys, Creo, Windchill & AutoCad a plus.
Experience or interest with electrical control (solenoids, transducers, PLCs, etc.) for automated test equipment a plus
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Demonstrated ability to analyze and resolve problems
Ability to multi-task and to adjust and be flexible with shifting priorities
Strong organizational skills
Ability to work well with cross-functional teams.
Some travel may be required to support projects.

Responsibilities

Work independently or with a small team to design and development new products, and improvements 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 3D detailed model development using Creo (formally Pro-E) to create drawings and schematics.
Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
Coordinate part procurement and build prototype product.
Plan, develop and execute product validation test plans.
Specify, acquire and set up instrumentation including data acquisition systems as required for various tests.
Analyze test data and generate test reports to determine if design meets performance, reliability, and safety requirements; recommend changes/improvements as needed.
Provide engineering support to manufacturing, quality, sourcing and sales & marketing on existing products and product lines.
Create customer interfacing documents, such as: presentations, parts catalogs and operation/maintenance instructions.
Write engineering change documentation consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
Other duties as assigned