Lead Engineer

Wabtec; Bengaluru; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering firm in Bengaluru seeks an experienced engineer to lead the design and development of Cabs for locomotive applications. The ideal candidate will hold a degree in Mechanical Engineering and possess expertise in structural design principles. Responsibilities include managing multiple projects, preparing validation plans, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. Strong communication skills and experience in mechanical design are essential. This role offers a chance to work on impactful global projects with senior leaders.

Qualifications

• Bachelors/Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Working experience in the Mechanical design light fabrication area.
• Expertise in structural design ownership.
• Knowledge of Product Life Cycle Management.
• Good communication and presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop Cabs and its components for locomotive application.
• Manage multiple projects ensuring scope and schedule.
• Prepare verification and validation plan for cab functionalities.
• Write drawing change requests and interface with the drafting team.
• Review and approve designs developed by team.

Skills

Mechanical design

Structural design ownership

Material strength calculations

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors / Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

UG/Teamcenter

FEA software

Job description

Role Summary/Purpose:

You will be responsible for engineering design & development of Cabs structure and packaging as per system / subsystem level requirements complying with the specified standards. You will be working on Latest Technology, high business impact, Global Projects that give exposure to working with senior technologists & leaders. You will be demonstrating strong technical skills to meet business critical needs and by following robust Wabtec Engineering processes.

Essential Responsibilities:

• Design and development of Cabs and its components for locomotive application using sound Engineering principles, adhering to business standards/ processes and as per program requirements.
• Develop concepts and evaluate, identify risks and mitigation plans to address them.
• Take the design through technical reviews. Document the technical data consistent with Engineering policies and quality procedures.
• Provide shop support for in-house manufacturing and address supplier/field issues.
• Interfacing with cross functional stakeholders across the organization.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.
• Participate in organizational initiatives and team activities.
• Participate in Design review process involving Cross functional to review design scope, Design intent & design output.
• Manage multiple projects simultaneously ensuring project scope & schedule.
• Prepare Verification & validation plan for various functionalities of cabs.
• Anticipate Design Risk Analysis & able to Provide corrective actions.
• Ownership of stated technical / safety / cost / reliability / performance requirements for structural and packaging design.
• Interactions will include engineering sub-system teams; systems engineering; drafting team and manufacturing across the global sites.
• Write drawing change requests and interface with drafting team for layouts, detail design, drawings and change implementation.
• Review and approve designs developed by Wabtec designers & detailed drawings completed by drafting.
• Execute the design, analysis, or evaluation of assigned projects using sound engineering principles.
• Provide timely communications on significant issues or developments.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelors / Masters degree in Mechanical Engineering Or Equivalent
• Working experience in the Mechanical design light fabrication area.
• Expertise in structural design ownership with affinity for calculation of material strength/Fatigue, bolted joint, welded joint etc.
• Knowledge of FEA is added advantage.
• Ability in navigating UG/Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of Light & heavy structural designs.
• Knowledge of Product Life Cycle Management.
• Basic knowledge of ASME Y14.5M, GD&T, Tolerance stack up & AWS specs.
• Sound knowledge of DFMA & DFM.
• Good communication and Presentation skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Strong technical aptitude, including applicable Engineering tools and systems.
• Strong sense of responsibility and deadline, team player and can work under pressure.