Design Engineer - Product Development

Who will you be working with?

Our New Product Development team combines knowledge of customers’ requirements with deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver new Maintenance of Way (MOW) equipment and solutions that exceed expectations. Here you will partner with other key stakeholders to support our customers and their operations.

As a member of the New Product Development team, you will be responsible for designing functional, reliable, cost‑effective Maintenance of Way products or systems within cost targets and while maintaining project schedule. You will also provide direct support to our on‑site R&D team with hands‑on review and troubleshooting.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology.
• Four (4) + years in an industry related field.
• Experience in designing structures and mechanisms.
• Experience with electrical control and hydraulic systems.
• Results driven.
• Verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work well with cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency in MS Office.
• Experienced in 3D CAD modeling. Proficiency in Pro E Creo is preferred.
• Mechanism analysis using standard methods (hand calculations) and/or computer simulation (mechanical preferred).
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude.

• Plan and organize design work on individual components or pieces as assigned by the Project Leader.
• Use CAD systems to layout, design and modify existing equipment and produce drawings for new or existing equipment.
• Perform engineering calculations on new and existing designs.
• Maintain individual design schedule to ensure on‑time completion as determined by the Project Leader.
• Create designs within pre‑defined schedule and cost targets and support implementation in production.
• Advise the Project Leader on a regular basis as to the status of the design.
• Create and maintain bills of materials and write engineering change orders.
• Interface with others during the design, building and field‑testing of prototypes or production models – i.e. production, testing, sourcing, planning, suppliers or customers.
• Present and participate in design reviews.
• Meet requirements on function, reliability, safety and performance of equipment operation.
• Troubleshoot and solve equipment problems.

• Work is primarily light duty and requires the ability to regularly lift and carry objects weighing up to 20 pounds.
• This position requires the ability to sit, stand and walk unassisted. Requires the use of hands and fingers to handle or feel objects, tools or controls.
• The employee is required to talk and hear.
• Normal, correctable vision is required.
• Travel less than 5%.

The salary range for this role is currently $68,900 – $98,200. The base pay may be influenced by training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and location. Additional benefits include health, welfare and retirement programs, and possibly an annual bonus if eligible.

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job – it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re expanding the possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it – for our clients and each other.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value‑added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leaders in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation and productivity. Our expertise, technologies and people together accelerate the future of transportation.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We are building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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