Senior Engineer – Locomotive Cab Design & Systems

Wabtec; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 71,500 - 98,100; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus (eligible)

Health/welfare/retirement benefits

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Engineer to design locomotive cab structures and components, ensuring safety, performance, cost, and reliability. You will drive design concepts, perform risk assessments, and lead cross-functional reviews through to manufacturing validation.

The role requires managing multiple projects, strong leadership, and collaboration with systems engineering, drafting, and suppliers to deliver robust solutions for advanced locomotive programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field.
• Experience in mechanical design and light fabrication, with knowledge of structural design principles.
• Understanding of material strength, fatigue analysis, bolted joints, welded joints, and structural integrity requirements.
• Familiarity with CAD and PLM tools such as Siemens NX (UG) and Teamcenter.
• Knowledge of light and heavy structural design, DFMA, DFM, and product lifecycle management practices.
• Understanding of ASME Y14.5, GD&T, tolerance stack-up analysis, and AWS specifications.
• Ability to manage multiple projects and effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical leadership skills; FEA knowledge is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Design and develop locomotive cab structures and components using sound engineering principles and established design standards.
• Develop design concepts, evaluate alternatives, identify risks, and implement mitigation plans.
• Lead designs through technical and cross-functional design reviews.
• Prepare and maintain engineering documentation, drawings, and change requests.
• Collaborate with systems engineering, drafting, manufacturing, suppliers, and other stakeholders.
• Provide shop, supplier, and field support to resolve technical issues.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting scope, quality, and schedule commitments.
• Develop verification and validation plans for cab systems and functionalities.
• Perform design risk assessments and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Review and approve designs and detailed drawings in accordance with engineering processes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and organizational activities.

Skills

Mechanical design

Light fabrication

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership skills

Problem-solving

FEA knowledge (nice to have)

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Siemens NX

Teamcenter

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Lead Engineer to design locomotive cab structures and components, ensuring safety, performance, cost, and reliability. You will drive design concepts, perform risk assessments, and lead cross-functional reviews through to manufacturing validation.

The role requires managing multiple projects, strong leadership, and collaboration with systems engineering, drafting, and suppliers to deliver robust solutions for advanced locomotive programs.