Sr Mechanical Engineer

Wabtec•Waltham, MA

2d•$128

About The Position

The incumbent will design mechanical systems as part of the development of new products related to the test and measurement market in an agile R&D setting. The incumbent will supervise and approve the work of designers under their supervision where applicable and ensure an exemplary level of quality in the concepts developed. The incumbent will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a state-of-the-art development environment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of design experience, or equivalent
Possess mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and solve the multi-physics problems of products in development
Demonstrated experience in organizing and executing development work in projects
Must have a hands-on approach; build, assemble, test and validate prototypes and production designs.
High Proficiency in Solidworks suite of mechanical design tools, GD&T and PLM processes
Must have made a significant contribution to the development of commercially successful products
Knowledge and expertise in aspects of test and measurement applications
Ability to articulate and communicate effectively to present the design concepts and ideas
Ability to solve complex problems
Demonstrate autonomy
Have a sense of initiative
Be open to different ideas and perspectives
Ability to work effectively in a multifunctional team
Diligence and attention to detail

Responsibilities

Contribute to the analysis, understanding and documentation of product requirements and functionalities in collaboration with the project lead and other disciplines
Develop and propose mechanical concepts as part of product development
Develop the mechanical performance requirements of the parts and assembly (norms and standards, mechanical strength, material, surface treatment, etc.)
Define manufacturing, assembly and after-sales service requirements, in collaboration with operations teams
Characterize the mechanical properties of materials and components (geometry, stiffness, mass, thermal and fluidic effects, etc.)
Contribute to the definition of the optimal product design in collaboration with the project lead and other disciplines
Make mechanical design choices based on available and demonstrated technologies
Define and develop the mechanical design of complete systems
Manage the technical risks of development under their responsibility
Ensure that production cost objectives are met
Oversee mechanical product design reviews
Define the validation protocol for each of the mechanical components and subsystems
Ensure that the design meets the system specifications
Contribute to the planning of the work required for transfer of design to production in collaboration with the project manager
Provide the mechanical specifications necessary for assembly, production operations and technical writing
Ensure the update of production documents in PLM application (Bill of Materials, drawings, 3D parts, etc.)
Support and mentor junior mechanical engineers
Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve inter-departmental technical problems
Promote cross-site work and ensure an effective and open link with counterparts at other sites
Support the introduction and optimize the use of new methods and tools according to the company's technology direction
Be involved and actively participate in the development and implementation of the continuous improvement culture within the company.