Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

We are looking for people who want to move and improve the world! If you have interests in the areas of Computer Aided Design (CAD), product development, manufacturing, and problem solving, you have come to the right place.  You can gain real world work experience while making an impact on the design of our products in the Locomotive, Transit, Marine and Stationary, or Mining Propulsion systems businesses.  Wabtec’s Detail Drafter will work in Unigraphics NX and Teamcenter to create manufacturing drawings that may include anything from sheet metal, heavy fabrication, forged parts, and electric motors, to piping, cabling, or mechanical and electrical assemblies. 

Requirements – We are looking for YOU if you:

• Have completed a minimum of an Associate’s Degree or higher in Engineering, Mechanical Design, Computer Aided Design, Mechanical Drafting, or related technical program.

• Are experienced with 3D modeling, assembly, and drafting work using CAD software (Siemens NX preferred).

• Have working knowledge of drafting practices, manufacturing methods, shop tolerances, engineering, and manufacturing standards.

 Additional Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and in teams.

• Strong desire to learn and develop technically in the CAD domain.

• Demonstrated skills in technical aptitude, critical thinking, and problem-solving.

• Effective communication & interpersonal skills with an emphasis on technical communication

• Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing experience.

• Ability to deliver work to specified schedule with high quality.

Essential Responsibilities: 

The Detail Drafter’s primary responsibility will be to deliver detailed drawings across multiple areas of the business.   This position works closely and under the guidance of one of the team’s lead designers.  In most cases, the drawings needed are new components that are part of the lead designer’s and engineer’s conceptual design.  The majority of drawings will be simple, one sheet drawings, and on occasion the drawings needed will be sub-assemblies or revisions of pre-existing drawings.  All of the work is reviewed and needs to be approved by the lead engineer and a representative of manufacturing.

Location:

The Detail Drafting position is located at Wabtec’s Erie, Pennsylvania manufacturing site.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.