Senior Mechanical Engineer

Company: Wabtec
Location: Germantown
Posted on: September 16, 2023

Job Description:

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 companys new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com . Its not just about your career or your job titleits about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted watersdo things that havent 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. Wabtec Railway Electronics develops state-of-the-art products for the railroad industry such as event/video recorders, air brake and train control equipment. This division of Wabtec Corporation is located in Germantown, MD which is situated minutes from two major metropolitan areas. This senior mechanical engineering position will provide you with the opportunity to develop innovative solutions and products benefitting both freight and transit railroads throughout the world. Work with a talented team of mechanical, electrical, software, system and test engineers to apply and further develop your mechanical engineering and problem-solving skills. **Job Functions/Responsibilities:** + Performing a complete lifecycle product development (estimating, designing, developing, validating, supporting the manufacture and implementation) + Developing environmental and mechanical validation requirements and plans + Working with suppliers on product development activities and assisting with the resolution of component quality challenges + Providing sound engineering estimates of labor and material expenses for new projects + Evaluating 3rd party mechanical and electromechanical products by generating validation plans and overseeing testing **Minimum Requirements:** + Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering + Experience in 3D modeling/printing + 8+ years of product development and project management experience + Strong background in electronics packaging for high vibration environments + Experience with injection molded plastics + Experience in solving complex technical and quality problems + Experience with mechanical and environmental testing, developing and executing test plans, understanding of statistical significance of the test results + Experience investigating field problems, determining root causes, developing corrective action plans, and implementation **Preferred:** + Master of Science in Mechanical Engineering + Experience with PTC Creo + Experience with AutoCAD #LI-SS1 Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the worlds toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the worlds brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and stylespeople 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.

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