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.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Role Summary/Purpose

• Senior Engineer - Platform and Structural Engineering will play a key role of providing technical leadership to the platform subsystem and Mechanical Engineering CoE, drive design and development of platform / underframe components and subsystems, chair informal and formal design tollgate reviews, provide technical solutions, lead FEA and reviews. Interface with cabs, platform & rest of the subsystems to optimize the product for performance, reliability, and cost. Drive standardization, innovation, design practices and learnings.  

Essential Responsibilities

• Interdependently lead the design and development of platform subsystem for locomotives following robust Engineering design and development process.

• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and Wabtec specifications.

• Proactively work with Leadership to shape technology roadmap for the team leading to effectiveness and efficiency improvement.

• Act as a mentor for lesser experienced members in global team setup.

• Must lead multiple complex projects by adhering to Wabtec processes while meeting business standards and program / product requirements.

• Influence the technical direction for Platform sub-system to maximize the business impact.

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and utilize same for training and effort optimization.

• Represent the team /business in technical matters to customers, regulatory agencies, consultants, cross functional teams.

• Ability to understand the system requirements flow down to sub-system. Develop concepts and evaluate, identify risks and mitigation plans to address them.

• Take the design through technical reviews. Document the technical data consistent with Engineering policies and quality procedures.

• Provide shop support for in-house manufacturing and address supplier/field issues.

• Interfacing with cross functional stakeholders across the organization.

• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

• Participate in organizational initiatives and team activities.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Master’s degree in mechanical engineering from reputed institute with 15+ years of experience demonstrating increased responsibility in driving technical solutions and business outcomes. Experience in design, FEA, and development of mechanical components, sub-systems for locomotive, rolling stock or heavy/infrastructure engineering industry will be an added advantage.

Desired Characteristics

• Should have good understanding of design of platform/ car body structures.

• Should guide the CAD team to develop 3-D models and packaging concepts.

• Hands on experience in FEA and evaluation of mechanical components / sub-systems / mechanical structures

• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, casting, forging and mechanical assembly procedures and strong working knowledge on various design codes and welding codes.

• Good written and verbal communication skills in English.

• Must be a flexible to work at global locations.

• Familiarity with NPI/ APQP process.

• Deep technical understanding and competency in locomotive/ heavy vehicle chassis / structural component design and related tools like FEA, Dynamics etc.

• Proven record of Engineering Design, manufacturing and reliability in areas welded structures / FEA etc.

• Must have experience with heavy / light fabricated & cast structures, suspension components design & evaluation.

• Must have exceptional interpersonal Skills to interface effectively with cross functional teams.

• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong technical leadership skills. Ability to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.   

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.

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.