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 are we?  

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. 

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! 

Mechanical Engineering group at WITEC, supports a multitude of business units across the globe and various projects/product lines, in the mechanical design, drawing generation and finite element (FE) calculation areas.  As a key member of this group dealing with providing design & detailing solutions for business problems & new developments within Transit Engineering, the job responsibilities are laid out as hereunder:

Key Result Areas:

• Design and development of Transit Engineering products, in adherence to robust Engineering R&D processes.

• Ensure projects are delivered within the cost and schedule objectives defined by the Business Units, with a sustained focus on achieving high-quality outcomes

• Responsible for project planning, scope assessment, concept development, technical risk mitigation through engineering analysis and calculations, DFMEA, DFX, detailed design with comprehensive test plans, design validation, documentation, and release.

• Collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams, including FEA, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Product and Program Management, on the design modification and the selection and of OEM components.

• Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured as per performance and cost objectives.

• Knowledge of structural analysis and simulation tools (FEA), with the ability to interpret results and drive design decisions.

• Develop complex 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings, including BOMs, layouts, detailed assembly drawings, and component drawings.

• Should have working knowledge in SolidWorks and Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM systems)

• Support different activities for analysis, proposals, Testing & Validation, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection

• Should have knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, casting design, and machining / manufacturing process

• Ability to interpret engineering inputs, requirements, and specifications, and accurately estimate the effort and execution hours required for project deliverables.

• Strong understanding and practical application of GD&T and tolerance stack-up analysis.

• Working knowledge of ASME, ISO, and EN standards; exposure to international transit/rail industry standards will be an added advantage.

• Good understanding of welding principles, fabrication methods, and applicable AWS/ISO welding standards.

• Should have good knowledge of engineering materials including carbon and stainless steel, and heat treatment process

• Hands-on experience in Engineering Change Management processes, ECR/ECO, ensuring effective evaluation, implementation, and closure of engineering changes

• Review and provide technical guidance on peers’ work to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering standards and best practices

Desired Characteristics

• Experience in working with Global teams in a MNC type of set up

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills

• Effective presentation and stakeholder management skills

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills

• Team-oriented with a proactive mindset

• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualification

• Bachelors / master’s degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical design for industrial products or heavy engineering applications.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:  

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.    

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.  

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. 

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

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.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

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 leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

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’re 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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