Senior Mechanical Engineer - Transportation Systems

Wabtec Corporation; Buffalo Grove (IL); Vor Ort; USD 69.000 - 98.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Wabtec Corporation in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to drive design and development of bus-related systems such as door mechanisms, wheelchair lifts, and driver barriers. You will collaborate with peers and lead engineering tasks aligned with project goals.

You will contribute to DFMEA, APQP/NPD processes, and root-cause analysis, delivering robust designs from concept through production launch while ensuring manufacturability and cost targets.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering (ABET-accredited) is required.
• 6+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic project management skills and ability to lead engineering based small sized projects or parts of projects.
• Experience with development of mechanical based systems in transportation.
• Working knowledge of mechanical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures.

Aufgaben

• Design and develop mechanical systems per customer and technical requirements.
• Make design decisions that impact product performance, cost, and manufacturability.
• Contribute to innovation, patents, or process improvement and support engineering designs from concept through production launch.
• Participate in DFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate design risks and follow APQP/NPD processes to ensure successful product launches.
• Participate in or lead root cause analysis and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Evaluate specifications and performance needs to deliver cost-effective and collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment.

Kenntnisse

Project management

Mechanical systems

Mechanical design

Ausbildung

Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Jobbeschreibung

Wabtec Corporation in Buffalo Grove, IL, is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to drive design and development of bus-related systems such as door mechanisms, wheelchair lifts, and driver barriers. You will collaborate with peers and lead engineering tasks aligned with project goals.

You will contribute to DFMEA, APQP/NPD processes, and root-cause analysis, delivering robust designs from concept through production launch while ensuring manufacturability and cost targets.