Designer, Mechanical

Designer, Mechanical

Location: Westminster, Maryland, United States |
Brand: Knorr Brake Company |
Grade: 13 |
Onsite/Remote: On-site

This position is responsible for assisting in designing new products and implementing engineering change notices. The designer will work with Engineers and Document Control to complete and release 3‑D models and drawings. An education in drafting standards, procedures, and software including Pro/Engineer, Intralink, AutoCAD, and Medusa is required. Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure compliance with company rules and policies.

Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations. Understand and comply with applicable standards (ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, CMMI). Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Support engineering design of components and assemblies for mass transit applications.
• Create 3‑D models, drawings, and release documentation for components, assemblies, modules, and other safety devices.
• Develop manufacturing drawings, schematics, and wiring diagrams in accordance with applicable standards.
• Generate cost reduction ideas, sketches/drawings and feasibility investigations.
• Perform tolerance stack‑up studies and check layouts.
• PDM database entry & incorporation of engineering changes (ECN) to drawings.
• Perform product changes and other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
• Coordinate work with engineers, other designers, technicians, manufacturing, suppliers and customers in the support of existing products.
• Support the development of new products.

• Proficiency in 3D CAD modeling, CAD assembly, and CAD drawing creation tools.
• Proficient in Creo 2.0 / Windchill and AutoCAD.
• Knowledgeable in GD&T (ASME Y14.5M 1994 / 2009).
• Stack‑up analysis experience to ensure proper assembly and performance repeatability.
• Knowledgeable in CAD & design standards, procedures, CAD data translations.
• Knowledgeable in PDM (Product Data Management) and engineering document control / release processes.
• Design experience and familiarity with general manufacturing principles; sheet metal design, machining, and material selection.
• Value engineering/value analysis skills & experience is a plus.
• Technical capacity.

• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Self‑starter with a strong sense of urgency, creativity, and confidence to achieve quality results quickly and on schedule.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Detail oriented and organized.
• PC skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) required.
• Demonstrated history of project involvement from concept to production.
• Strong organization and problem‑solving skills.
• Strong time‑management skills.

• Competitive health benefits, including medical, prescription, dental, vision, and virtual visits.
• Company‑paid basic life and accidental death & dismemberment insurance.
• Company‑paid short‑term disability coverage.
• Voluntary life, disability and other supplemental coverages.
• Identity theft and legal protection benefits.
• Health and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• Health savings accounts.
• Generous 401(k) plan.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Free corporate passes to the Baltimore Zoo and Aquarium.
• Free gym membership.
• Additional discounts include cellular, auto, theme park & attraction tickets, local restaurants, bank partnerships, etc.
• Generous paid time off.
• Paid KBC Cares volunteer time off.
• 12 company‑paid holidays (includes full week between Christmas and New Year’s).
• Monthly employee welfare events and corporate outreach (crab feast, take your daughters and sons to work day, chili cook‑off, etc.).

The anticipated salary range for candidates in Westminster is $56,900 to $85,300 per year. Final pay will depend on experience, education, and other factors.

Knorr‑Brake Company LLC is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. The Company provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Applications for this position are accepted on an ongoing basis.

Please note: We are not able to offer immigration sponsorship for new hires. All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full‑time basis without the need for current or future employment‑based visa sponsorship.