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.

Who will you be working with?

In this role you will work in the Cooling and Lubrication Engineering design team. The Cooling team is part of the broader Engine & Power Solutions Technology organization.

The Engine & Power Solutions Technology team’s Vision is to creative innovation with purpose.  We are at the heart of Wabtec’s decarbonization journey.  We create solutions that matter to the world & our business. 

Mission: “We deliver robust leading-edge Engine, Turbocharger, Fuel Cell & Cooling Systems technology. We make it real. We drive competitive advantage. Measure us on added value; we help the business to grow and win… we compete & win.”

How will you make a difference?

As a Lead Engineer – Cooling Components you will lead design projects, be responsible for the engineering deliverables, and own the overall strategy for the parts in your area. This specific role will focus on piping and fluid-carrying connections for cooling and lubrication systems. The role will give end-to-end product ownership and require the design engineer to plan, manage, and execute projects to meet defined parameters and objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline

• Minimum of 3 years’ equivalent experience in an Engineering position

• Demonstrated project management effectiveness in mechanical design projects

• Willing and able to support hands-on project needs including Component lab testing and On-locomotive validation testing

• Ability to travel ~10% of the time

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead component design projects, with high quality, to meet internal and customer requirements per defined project goals. 

• Follow engineering design tollgate process including requirements definition, concept selection, detailed design development, validation to cut in product changes and release new components per relevant business process steps. 

• Utilize relevant engineering tools including dFMEA, engineering calculations, materials selection, verification & validation, manufacturability & serviceability study while meeting the project schedule & performance requirements.

• Leverage network of experienced engineers / subject matter experts to drive quick optimized solutions.

• Support and coordinate with interfacing organizations such as manufacturing, sourcing, services, and global engineering teams.

• Document and communicate results of technical data generated in a clear and succinct manner.

• Present technical data to internal and external customers

• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives

• Share engineering information with peers to promote open team dialogues

• Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures

• Communicate project status, schedules, upcoming deliverables, and technical solutions between various teams. Method of communications to include, but not limited to, design review process, reliability review meetings, team meetings, project dashboards …etc.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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).

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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.