Lead Propulsion Thermal Management Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer – Propulsion System Thermal Management to drive design, development, validation and production support for locomotive ventilation and battery thermal management systems. You will define system requirements, select components, and lead analyses to optimize performance, reliability and cost across propulsion platforms.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in thermal management, and hands-on experience with CAD, CFD,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in thermal management, HVAC, fluid systems, or similar applications.
• Strong understanding of thermodynamics, heat transfer, fluid flow, and mechanical system design.
• Experience with CAD, engineering drawings, GD&T, DFMEA, and manufacturing-focused design practices.
• Familiarity with CFD, thermal analysis, and simulation tools.
• Experience with testing, validation, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills with cross-functional teams and suppliers.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop ventilation and battery thermal management systems for locomotive and off-highway vehicle applications.
• Define airflow, thermal, hydraulic, mechanical, and packaging requirements for propulsion system thermal management equipment.
• Select and integrate components such as blowers, filters, ducting, heat exchangers, pumps, valves, and thermal management units.
• Perform thermal, airflow, hydraulic, and mechanical analyses to support design decisions and system optimization.
• Develop and execute component and system-level validation plans, including laboratory and locomotive testing.
• Analyze test results, troubleshoot issues, and lead root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to support component development, qualification, and product launches.
• Support manufacturing, commissioning, field investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce cost.

Skills

Thermal mgmt

HVAC

Fluid systems

CFD

DFMEA

CAD

GD&T

Root cause analysis

Cross-functional

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field

Tools

CAD

CFD tools

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Lead Engineer – Propulsion System Thermal Management to drive design, development, validation and production support for locomotive ventilation and battery thermal management systems. You will define system requirements, select components, and lead analyses to optimize performance, reliability and cost across propulsion platforms.

The role requires a strong background in mechanical engineering, 5+ years in thermal management, and hands-on experience with CAD, CFD,