Mechanical Engineer III

Summary:

Who will you be working with?

You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver’s protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.

How will you make a difference?

As an experienced engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will drive the design and development focused on a mix of door systems, wheelchair lifts/ramps, windows, driver’s barriers, charging products, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Engineering Manager or Supervisor, you will design and develop mechanical based products, contribute to product development, and ensure compliance with engineering standards. Your role will include collaborating with peers, supporting design decisions, and executing engineering tasks aligned with project goals.

What do we want to know about you?

We would like to know if you meet the following criteria:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master’s preferred; ABET-accredited)
• 6+ years of relevant experience
• Working knowledge of mechanical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures
• Working knowledge in APQP/NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, RCA/8D’s, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations
• Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams
• Experience with development of mechanical based systems in transportation
• Good problem-solving skills
• Familiarity in Poka-Yoke, PPAP, VAVE, Lean Six Sigma, GD&T
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Basic project management skills and ability to lead engineering based small sized projects or parts of projects
• The following Competencies:
  • Problem Analysis: Collects and organizes relevant information from various sources, identifies trends, and quickly identifies key aspects when analyzing large data sets.
  • Results Orientation: Sets ambitious goals independently, delivers results better or sooner than expected, and makes proposals for more efficient or effective methods.
  • Integrity: Takes personal responsibility, is honest about opportunities and risks, keeps promises, and informs others frankly about issues.
  • Teamwork: Works collaboratively towards collective results, comes up with ideas to improve team performance, and helps others achieve their goals.
  • Learning Ability: Applies new information and ideas proactively, changes behavior based on feedback and combines new and existing knowledge.
  • Creativity: Comes up with new, unconventional ideas and solutions, questions conventional views, and makes use of unusual sources.
  • Self-Organization: Organizes and prioritizes tasks independently to efficiently reach goals, identifies workload issues, and realistically plans time needed.
  • Written Communication: Writes concise, reader-focused communications using examples, metaphors, and illustrations to clarify.
  • Adaptability: Adjusts activities and behavior independently when changes are necessary, responds effectively to unexpected issues, and adapts plans as needed.
  • Stress Tolerance: Remains calm and continues to work effectively under serious time pressure or in the face of resistance, setbacks, and disappointments.
  • Initiative: Takes action independently, is proactive in coming up with proposals and ideas, and takes on tasks without being asked.
  • Customer Orientation: Actively works to identify customer needs, makes suitable proposals, monitors customer satisfaction, and provides clear communication about what can/cannot be done.

What will your typical day look like?

• Design and develop mechanical systems per customer and technical requirements
• Make design decisions that impact product performance, cost, and manufacturability
• Contribute to innovation, patents, or process improvement
• Support engineering designs from concept through production launch
• Participate in DFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate design risks
• Follow APQP/NPD processes to ensure successful product launches
• Participate in or lead root cause analysis and support implementation of corrective actions
• Evaluate specifications and performance needs to deliver cost-effective solutions
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment
• Create and review detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics
• Participate in prototype builds and test planning
• Analyze test results to enhance product performance and reliability
• Support Sales and Field Service in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues
• Lead or contribute to 8D teams for systemic problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Primarily office-based work
• Use a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift/move up to 25 pounds
• Stand, walk, and navigate facilities
• Occasional travel (10%) to customers and manufacturing sites
• Ability to build, test, & inspect electro-mechanical systems and test systems in an office, lab, manufacturing environment, and/or on transit buses

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

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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $67400-96000. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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