Job Description

Who will you be working with?

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility located in Greenville. We primarily manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail). We have been in operation for over 50 years and offer fantastic benefits and stable work environment. Benefits include medical/dental/vision as well as many supplemental options at low rates. Company provided life insurance and short term disability are provided at no cost to employees and our 401k plan provides a 6% company contribution. Benefit coverage begins on day 1!

How will you make a difference?

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for design, development and industrialization of new products and performs conventional engineering assignments that may involve equipment, project and/or product design, test, specification preparation, research investigations, etc. Responsible for new product development from conception through to production and project integration as well as support for ongoing products/projects.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field required. Working knowledge of electrical engineering being a plus
• Preferred at least a minimum of three (3) years' mechanical design experience
• Proven track record of new product designs that have been manufactured in a reliable and cost-effective manner
• Understanding of FEA and FMEA
• Must have knowledge of manufacturing process as they relate to engineering design
• Prefer experience with sheet metal and casted components
• Must have experience with CAD Software (Solidworks a plus)
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications
• Familiar with general manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding, and finishing practices.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively with a high attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, tailored to internal and external audiences
• Read and interpret data, information, and documents
• Some travel may be required to support projects

What will your typical day look like?

• Design and development of new products, equipment and systems, and modification of existing products as well as Proto-Typing and testing:
  • Product design using 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools (SolidWorks)
  • Mechanical and structural analysis and review (FEA using SolidWorks/ANSYS)
  • Component and system tolerance analysis (GD&T)
  • Utilize additive manufacturing for prototyping and production
• Evaluate new components, materials, and manufacturing methods for application in new and existing products.
• Execute, control, and maintain projects costs, manufacturability, quality and design requirements during product development cycle, project time, and expenses.
• Create bills of materials and drawings for prototypes.
• Estimate manufacturing costs for new designs and maintain product profitability through selection of most advantageous processes and materials.
• Build and test prototypes.
• Review and ensure quality specifications are met.
• Use analytical to assure product function and reliability (FMEA).
• Design test plans, conduct tests, analyze test data, and prepare test reports and specifications as required.
• Specify, acquire, and set up instrumentation including data acquisition systems as required for various tests.
• Meet project target dates and provide required documentation within budgeted costs.
• Work with vendors to obtain component parts.
• Provide engineering support to manufacturing, quality, and marketing staff.
• Support manufacturing in the industrialization of new products and equipment.
• Support Quality in validation of incoming components.
• Prepare and complete engineering change notices.
• Analyze and solve customer problems, developing engineered solutions.
• Develop intellectual property to preserve and enhance the company's position in the market
• Other duties as assigned

What about the physical demands of the job?

Physical Demands:

• While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, facsimile, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc.
• Must be able to move or carry objects or materials.
• Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and up to ten pounds of force frequently.
• Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work.
• Ability to travel via plane, auto ferry, or train.

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to

exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work. Ability to travel via plane, auto or train.

Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers, and vendors.

Qualifications

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $[redacted]0 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.