Lead Engineer: Locomotive Truck Subsystems

Wabtec Corporation; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Lead Engineer to own the locomotive Truck (Bogie) subsystem from concept through validation. You will guide cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service, and Program Management to drive design reviews, risk mitigation, and successful program execution while mentoring teammates and ensuring quality and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with locomotive trucks, suspension systems, or similar mechanical products.
• Experience with dynamic simulation and/or FEA analysis.
• Knowledge of springs, dampers, bushings, and other suspension components.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and supporting subsystem integration.
• Familiarity with rail industry standards, testing, and validation methods.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and strong communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the design and development of locomotive Truck (Bogie) subsystem components using robust engineering processes and best practices.
• Capture, analyze, and consolidate system and subsystem requirements.
• Develop optimized design concepts through structured trade studies and engineering analysis.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans to support successful program execution.
• Ensure effective integration of Truck subsystem components with locomotive systems and interfaces.
• Drive compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and Wabtec engineering requirements.
• Lead component development across New Product Introduction (NPI), requisition, productivity, and reliability improvement programs.
• Execute engineering projects in accordance with Wabtec product development and engineering processes.
• Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional project teams.
• Support design reviews, validation activities, testing, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and service organizations to support product performance and reliability.

Skills

Locomotive trucks experience

Dynamic simulation

FEA analysis

Suspension components knowledge

Cross-functional leadership

Manufacturing processes understanding

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Lead Engineer to own the locomotive Truck (Bogie) subsystem from concept through validation. You will guide cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust, cost-effective designs that meet customer and regulatory requirements.

You will collaborate with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service, and Program Management to drive design reviews, risk mitigation, and successful program execution while mentoring teammates and ensuring quality and