Senior Mechanical Engineer: Transit Brake Systems

Wabtec Corporation; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer IV to design, develop, validate, and sustain brake control products for mass transit vehicles. You will lead tasks, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work on complex assignments, design evaluation, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement, with daily focus on manufacturability and customer requirements.

Qualifications

• BS in Mechanical Engineering from ABET-accredited program.
• Minimum 8 years of mechanical design and product development experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment with machine components and assemblies.
• Proficiency with 3D CAD software and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Lead engineering tasks and work packages within product development and sustainment projects.
• Provide technical guidance to engineers and cross-functional teams.
• Design and develop components and systems for mass transit braking and auxiliary equipment.
• Create and release designs, analyses, drawings, and documentation using SolidWorks and ANSYS.

Skills

Mechanical design

Engineering problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Project leadership

Technical communication

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

ANSYS

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Mechanical Engineer IV to design, develop, validate, and sustain brake control products for mass transit vehicles. You will lead tasks, provide technical guidance, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions.

The role emphasizes independent work on complex assignments, design evaluation, root-cause investigations, and continuous improvement, with daily focus on manufacturability and customer requirements.