Rail Vehicle Mechanical Architect — Lead Coach Design

Siemens AG; Lexington (NC); On-site; USD 125,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k match

Paid time off

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC seeks a Mechanical Train Architect to lead the mechanical engineering architecture for coaches and rolling stock. You will oversee the full lifecycle from design through manufacturing and warranty, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver optimized rail vehicle architectures.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical engineering with leadership experience, and travel may be required. Strong knowledge of rail standards and customer requirements is essential.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated leadership with mechanical engineering teams.
• Full project lifecycle experience (engineering, procurement, manufacturing, testing, warranty).
• Ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex rail vehicle projects.
• Willingness to travel as needed.

Responsibilities

• Technically lead cross-functional teams in developing rail vehicle products.
• Manage execution from engineering through procurement, manufacturing, testing, and warranty.
• Develop cost-optimized vehicle architectures using standard modules and platform components.
• Define system interfaces and vehicle-level requirements.
• Prepare specifications and design reviews; ensure compliance with customer requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Project management

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Willingness to travel

Education

BS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

MS in Mechanical Engineering or related field

Job description

Siemens Mobility in Lexington, NC seeks a Mechanical Train Architect to lead the mechanical engineering architecture for coaches and rolling stock. You will oversee the full lifecycle from design through manufacturing and warranty, coordinating cross-functional teams to deliver optimized rail vehicle architectures.

The role requires 8+ years in mechanical engineering with leadership experience, and travel may be required. Strong knowledge of rail standards and customer requirements is essential.