Engineering Technical Leader - Air Compressor

Erie, PA 16509In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering or related field
  • 7+ years total engineering experience, including 5 years in mechanical product design
  • Working knowledge of engineering principles
  • Experience with reciprocating air compressors or related engines
  • Familiarity with the rail industry, pneumatics, and hydraulics
  • Proficiency in 3D CAD software (Siemens NX or PTC CREO preferred)
  • Experience with finite element analysis is a plus

Responsibilities

  • Lead the design and validation of locomotive air compressors
  • Develop new products and improve existing designs using sound engineering principles
  • Prepare product development documentation including design requirements and validation plans
  • Conduct failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA)
  • Coordinate the procurement and assembly of engineering prototypes
  • Analyze test data and generate reports to verify product performance
  • Provide engineering support across manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and marketing

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement plan options
  • Relocation assistance if eligible
  • Flexible working environment
  • Opportunity for continuous learning and training
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the Locomotive Products Team, you will utilize your engineering experience and expertise to solve problems and develop solutions which will have the ability to affect short-term and long-term business goals. The position will develop products and product lines from concept through production using engineering skill and technical abilities. This position will also provide engineering support services for: research activities, field applications, sourcing efforts, and day-to-day manufacturing support. The goal is to design railway air compressor components that are innovative and of the highest quality.

How will you make a difference?

As the Engineering Technical Leader, you will be responsible for leading the engineering design and validation of locomotive air compressors. You will also provide engineering support for field applications, sourcing efforts, and manufacturing.

What do we want to know about you?
  • Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, or related field
  • Minimum of 7 years engineering experience including 5 years in mechanical product design, selection and qualification.
  • Competent working knowledge of engineering principles
  • Reciprocating Air compressor or related engine experience
  • Knowledge of the rail industry, pneumatics, and/or hydraulics
  • Experience and competence with 3D CAD software (Siemens NX or PTC CREO a plus)
  • Experience with finite element analysis (Ansys a plus)
  • Must be proficient with computers, Microsoft Office software
  • Excellent verbal and written communication/language skills required to include the ability to provide written and verbal instructions, compile and present business reports/correspondence, and present information clearly


What will your typical day look like?
  • Work independently or with a small team to design and develop new products and improvement to existing products using sound engineering principles and adhering to business standards, practices, procedures, and product requirements.
  • Prepare documentation required by the product development process such as design requirements, validation plans, 3D models/drawings and test reports.
  • Perform 3D detailed model development using Siemens NX or PTC CREO to create drawings and schematics.
  • Perform failure modes and effects analysis (FMEA).
  • Coordinate part procurement and assembly of engineering prototypes.
  • Plan, develop, and execute product validation test plans.
  • Analyze test data and generate test reports to verify the performance, reliability, and safety of new designs and/or products.
  • Provide engineering support to manufacturing, quality, sourcing, and sales & marketing.
  • Specify, acquire, and set up instrumentation to support engineering test requirements.
  • Create customer interface documents such as technical presentations, parts catalogs, and operation & maintenance manuals.
  • Write engineering change documentation consistent with engineering policies and procedures.
  • Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.


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

What about the physical demands of the job?
  • Ability to work in engineering lab and workshops as well as office environment
  • Ability to stand/walk for 8 hour period
  • Occasionally bend; stoop; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour work day)
  • Frequently stand; walk; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6-hours/8 hours day)


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.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $[redacted]00 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.

About Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies Corporation (Wabtec)

Wabtec Corporation is an American company formed by the merger of the Westinghouse Air Brake Company and MotivePower Industries Corporation in 1999. It is headquartered in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Wabtec manufactures products for locomotives, freight cars and passenger transit vehicles, and builds new locomotives up to 6,000 horsepower. The company merged with GE Transportation on February 25, 2019.

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