Sustaining Mechanical Engineer: Innovate & Optimize

Wabtec Corp.; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and retirement benefits

Annual bonus (eligible)

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to collaborate with our Design Engineering team in driving sustaining efforts, new product development, and release management. You will manage prototypes, coordinate BOM releases, and ensure designs meet performance, regulatory, and customer requirements.

You should have 3+ years in engineering/manufacturing, SolidWorks proficiency, CAD/PDM experience, and a strong foundation in GD&T and lean methods. This role is based in the U.S.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited) required.
• 3+ years’ experience in engineering and manufacturing environment.
• Proficiency with SolidWorks and Product Data Management tools.
• Strong GD&T and tolerancing knowledge; Lean/continuous improvement experience.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of product lines, driving performance, cost, and manufacturability improvements.
• Coordinate Engineering Drawing Release Notices and communicate BOM changes.
• Data entry and system changes to support company requirements.
• Support new product development and sustaining efforts; manage prototype builds and timelines.
• Coordinate with outside vendors and internal departments to keep projects on schedule.
• Identify and implement design improvements; apply Lean principles to reduce waste.

Skills

MS Office

SolidWorks

GD&T

Lean/CI

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)

Tools

SolidWorks

Windchill

PDM

Job description

Wabtec is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to collaborate with our Design Engineering team in driving sustaining efforts, new product development, and release management. You will manage prototypes, coordinate BOM releases, and ensure designs meet performance, regulatory, and customer requirements.

You should have 3+ years in engineering/manufacturing, SolidWorks proficiency, CAD/PDM experience, and a strong foundation in GD&T and lean methods. This role is based in the U.S.