Mechanical Design Engineer, Transit Solutions & Innovation

Wabtec Corporation; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Bus Solutions group in a cross-functional, hands-on role. You will design and develop mechanical components for door systems, lifts, and related modules, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure robust DFMEA, testing, and compliant designs.

The position emphasizes independent work within a team, with opportunities to contribute to patents and process improvements while growing technical expertise

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic project management skills (scopes, plans, & costs).
• Experience supporting development of mechanical based systems in transportation.
• Familiarity of mechanical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures.
• Basic problem-solving skills.
• Familiarity of NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, Problem Solving Techniques, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing mechanical systems, including components and subassemblies.
• Create and revise detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics.
• Contribute to innovation & patents.
• Support senior engineers in designs, DFMEAs, and validation testing.
• Participate in prototype builds and test planning.
• Analyze test results and recommend design improvements.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment.
• Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams.
• Support field service and sales teams in resolving technical issues.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-based problem-solving.

Skills

3+ years experience

Project management basics

Independent work / collaboration

Transportation mechanical systems

Problem solving

Team cross-functional experience

Education

ABET-accredited B.S. Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join its Bus Solutions group in a cross-functional, hands-on role. You will design and develop mechanical components for door systems, lifts, and related modules, collaborating with engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain to ensure robust DFMEA, testing, and compliant designs.

The position emphasizes independent work within a team, with opportunities to contribute to patents and process improvements while growing technical expertise