Mechanical Engineer III

Overview

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company.

We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

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.

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 Solid Works 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…