Engineer , Systems

Knorr Brake Company
Bendix Commercial Vehicle Systems LLC

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Engineer 3, Systems

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States |
BRAND: Knorr Brake Company |
REQUISITION : 9702 |
JOB GRADE:16 |
ON-SITE/REMOTE: Hybrid

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate‑control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High‑Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We're part of the Knorr‑Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you'll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own.

You'll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at !

Position Summary:

The System Engineer (EVAC) is responsible for the engineering implementation of Sanitary Systems on new vehicle designs as well as technical coordination for Rail Services (aftermarket) modernization programs. Systems engineers configure and propose a sanitary system based on concepts and components from the global EVAC design portfolio and best practices that will meet customer functional specifications and industry standards (APTA,NSF, ADA, FRA, ASTM, EMC standards, and meeting all water quality standards in the US).

The KB Sanitary Systems group, "EVAC", enables car builders and operators to provide trains with toilets, showers, and freshwater systems. These systems are used in standard and ADA accessible toilet rooms, private cabins, and dining cars on passenger trains. Sanitary Systems are comprised of pneumatically and electrically actuated and controlled vacuum toilets and electrical control systems to control and monitor them.

Typical systems also include an integrated automatic door system, heaters, and other embedded hardware and connect to vehicle management systems.

• Create Technical Proposals with confirmed costing estimates.
• Create a clause‑by‑clause analysis and requirements traceability matrix of customer specifications against the proposed system in proposal phase and track through verification and validation phases.
• Create and manage internal design requirements for specialist engineering groups (mechanical, electrical, software, reliability, etc.) based on the customer technical proposal and system documentation.
• Lead or facilitate design reviews involving contributing engineering resources.
• Perform risk analysis and mitigation plans for technical issues when they arise.
• Evaluate proposed engineering changes from customers or internal groups and formulate a consensus approach factoring input from customers, suppliers, internal, and intercompany groups.
• Create test plans and oversee qualification testing of systems throughout the vehicle development cycle including providing direction and reviewing outputs of test and validation engineering.
• Oversee on‑car commissioning according to our scope to make sure that systems achieve final acceptance from the customer
• Interface with manufacturing engineering, quality, and production associates to ensure consistent product quality once in the delivery phase.
• Provide input for quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable.
• Provide input for quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
• Liaison with R&D group to ensure product roadmap fits North American Market
• Evaluate and create new product specifications for inclusion to product roadmap
• Work directly with procurement and supplier quality to verify and evaluate potential strategic suppliers or…