Motivepower, Inc

Sustaining Mechanical Engineer

Motivepower, Inc$68K — $98K *
Salem, VA 24153In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
  • 3+ years' experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment
  • 3+ years' experience in solid modeling and Product Data Management
  • Proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Familiar with Oracle or similar ERP systems
  • Strong understanding of GD&T, materials and manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles
  • Experience in lean/continuous improvement environments

Responsibilities

  • Own product lines to enhance performance, cost, and manufacturability
  • Coordinate Engineering Drawing Release Notices and communicate releases
  • Manage business system changes through data entry
  • Support new product development and project management for prototype builds
  • Implement creative solutions to improve performance, cost, and reliability
  • Transform concepts into engineering solutions using SolidWorks and drafting tools
  • Design and execute engineering validation tests

Benefits

  • Health and welfare benefits
  • Retirement offerings
  • Annual bonus eligibility based on performance
Full Job Description
Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will collaborate with an engaged group of Wabtec team members across all levels, partnering most closely with our Design Engineering team.

How will you make a difference?

You will create value by solving complex design challenges and implementing engineering changes to existing products and releases of new products. You will be responsible for driving product sustaining efforts, from concept through implementation, and managing engineering releases.

What do we want to know about you?
  • Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)?
  • Do you have experience with Oracle or other similar ERP systems?
  • Are you proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)?
  • Are you able to manage your time effectively?
  • Do you have 3+ years' experience working in an engineering and manufacturing environment?
  • Do you have 3+ years' experience in solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred) and Product Data Management (Solidworks PDM or Windchill preferred)?
  • Do you have a strong understanding of: GD&T and tolerancing analysis, materials and manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles?
  • Do you have a background in lean/continuous improvement environments?
  • Do you have a passion for high-performance engineered products?
  • Do you have experience in rail, transit, braking systems, or industrial components (preferred)?

What will your typical day look like?
  • Take ownership of product lines, driving improvements in performance, cost, and manufacturability
  • Coordinate Engineering Drawing Release Notices: Responsible for completing and communicating Engineering drawing/BOM releases
  • Data Entry: Manage business system changes to support company requirements
  • Support new product development, sustaining efforts, and project management: Coordinate prototype builds by obtaining quotes, managing project timelines, tracking key deliverables, coordinating with outside vendors and internal departments, and overseeing non-production part requests to ensure projects stay organized and on schedule
  • Continuously seek improvements in performance, cost, and reliability and implement creative effective solutions.
  • Transform concepts into robust engineering solutions using SolidWorks and 2D drafting tools
  • Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and performance requirements
  • Design and execute engineering validation tests for performance, durability, and compliance
  • Analyze test data and implement design improvements
  • Research and select qualified suppliers to support innovation and product needs
  • Incorporate customer and operational feedback into product enhancements
  • Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve design-to-production flow
  • Clearly communicate design intent, risks, and progress to stakeholders

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

This is not a remote role.

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.

About Motivepower, Inc

MotivePower, Inc. is an American manufacturer of diesel-electric locomotives. The company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Wabtec, and traces its history back to the MK Rail division of Morrison-Knudsen.
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1999

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