Locomotive Wheel Axle Combo Traction Motor Engineer

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; Muncie (IN); On-site; USD 77,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with company match

Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance

Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Job summary

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company in Muncie, Indiana seeks a full-time engineer to support design, manufacturing and remanufacturing of WACTs. You will review BOMs, manage parts, and implement engineering changes across multiple facilities, ensuring documentation and CAD drawings stay current.

Ideal candidates have a BS in engineering and at least 3 years of experience, with locomotive/rail background preferred and strong math skills for routine calculations.

Qualifications

• 3 years engineering experience
• Preference for engineers with locomotive and rail experience
• Engineers with experience in Wheel Axle Combo and Traction Moors preferred
• Ability to write and perform routine mathematical calculations clearly and correctly
• Honest and ethical
• Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good‑natured, cooperative attitude
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and diligent in fulfilling obligations.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical expertise to management on design, manufacturing and remanufacturing of WACTs.
• Review BOMs and updates with fallout on materials in LN.
• Manage Parent level BOMs and Part Numbers.
• Request updates on Engineering prints and changes.
• Manage Manufacturing change requests; Design changes; Engineering change; Document control from Engineering perspective.
• Produce Visual work instructions, update shop travelers and routers; ensure updated changes reach production.

Skills

Engineering experience

Locomotive rail experience

Mathematical calculations

Education

BS in engineering

Tools

CAD

Job description

Job Purpose

Supports all engineering and material activities for the WACT facilities in Muncie Indiana, Henderson NV, Lachine Canada and San Luis Potosi Mexico. The position can be located in any of these facilities along with LaGrange Illinois and Albertville, Alabama.

Req ID

11647BR

Work Location Options

Henderson

City

Muncie

State

Indiana

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting‑edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

• Full spectrum engineer providing technical expertise to the management team on the design, manufacturing and remanufacturing of WACTs.
• Responsible for review of BOMs and updates with fallout on materials in LN;
• Management of Parent level BOMs and Part Numbers;
• Requesting of updates on Engineering prints;
• Updates from the following:
• Manufacturing change requests;
• Design change requests;
• Engineering change;
• Document control from Engineering perspective. Adherence to ESFR, MI and AI’s Includes writing Visual work instructions, updating shop travelers and routers, adherence to changes above and ensuring that the production personnel have the most updated changes after Operational, and Quality Review;
• CPI Projects in 4 facilities, process improvement that correlates directly to cost reduction, velocity and efficiency improvements;
• Machine programming;
• CAD/ 3D Drawings and for materials on reman side, tooling and shop layouts.

Education / Training

• Bachelor of Science (BS) in a engineering discipline, with preference in Mechanical and or Electrical engineering.

Qualifications And Experience

• 3 years engineering experience
• Preference for engineers with locomotive and rail experience.
• Engineers with experience in Wheel Axle Combo and Traction Moors preferred.
• Ability to write and perform routine mathematical calculations clearly and correctly;
• Honest and ethical;
• Pleasant with others on the job and displaying a good‑natured, cooperative attitude;
• Ability to communicate effectively with all levels of plant personnel;
• Reliable, responsible, and dependable, and diligent in fulfilling obligations.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
• Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

Muncie, IN Traction Motor - 412

Summary Pay Range

$77,069.75 - $139,668.00