Sr Mechanical Engineer

Job Description

The incumbent will design mechanical systems as part of the development of new products related to the test and measurement market in an agile R&D setting. The incumbent will supervise and approve the work of designers under their supervision where applicable and ensure an exemplary level of quality in the concepts developed. The incumbent will work in collaboration with multidisciplinary teams in a state‑of‑the‑art development environment.

• General Product Development
  • Contribute to the analysis, understanding and documentation of product requirements and functionalities in collaboration with the project lead and other disciplines;
  • Develop and propose mechanical concepts as part of product development;
  • Develop the mechanical performance requirements of the parts and assembly (norms and standards, mechanical strength, material, surface treatment, etc.);
  • Define manufacturing, assembly and after‑sales service requirements, in collaboration with operations teams;
  • Characterize the mechanical properties of materials and components (geometry, stiffness, mass, thermal and fluidic effects, etc.);
• Product Design
  • Contribute to the definition of the optimal product design in collaboration with the project lead and other disciplines;
  • Make mechanical design choices based on available and demonstrated technologies;
  • Define and develop the mechanical design of complete systems;
  • Manage the technical risks of development under their responsibility;
  • Ensure that production cost objectives are met;
  • Oversee mechanical product design reviews;
• Product verification and validation
  • Define the validation protocol for each of the mechanical components and subsystems;
  • Ensure that the design meets the system specifications;
• Transfer to production
  • Contribute to the planning of the work required for transfer of design to production in collaboration with the project manager;
  • Provide the mechanical specifications necessary for assembly, production operations and technical writing;
  • Ensure the update of production documents in PLM application (Bill of Materials, drawings, 3D parts, etc.);
• General responsibilities
  • Support and mentor junior mechanical engineers;
  • Collaborate with various stakeholders to resolve inter‑departmental technical problems;
  • Promote cross‑site work and ensure an effective and open link with counterparts at other sites;
  • Support the introduction and optimise the use of new methods and tools according to the company's technology direction;
  • Be involved and actively participate in the development and implementation of the continuous improvement culture within the company.

• Technical skills
  • Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with 5 years of design experience, or equivalent;
  • Possess mechanical knowledge and experience to identify and solve multi‑physics problems of products in development;
  • Demonstrated experience in organising and executing development work in projects;
  • Must have a hands‑on approach; build, assemble, test and validate prototypes and production designs;
  • High proficiency in Solid Works suite of mechanical design tools, GD&T and PLM processes;
  • Must have made a significant contribution to the development of commercially successful products;
  • Knowledge and expertise in aspects of test and measurement applications;
  • Ability to articulate and communicate effectively to present the design concepts and ideas.
• Behavioral skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems;
  • Demonstrate autonomy;
  • Have a sense of initiative;
  • Be open to different ideas and perspectives;
  • Ability to work effectively in a multifunctional team;
  • Diligence and attention to detail.

$95,300 - $128,000 annually, depending on experience.

All offered benefits, including health, welfare, and retirement, are described on the Wabtec benefits website. Eligibility for an annual bonus may be provided if qualified.

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