Transit Mechanical Engineer II: Design & Innovation

Wabtec Corporation; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Wabtec Bus Solutions to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for door systems, lifts, windows and related bus products.

Responsibilities include creating detailed drawings, supporting DFMEA and validation testing, collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Relocation assistance may be available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited).
• 3+ years of relevant experience.
• Basic project management: scopes, plans, and costs.
• Experience supporting development of mechanical systems in transportation.
• Familiarity with DFMEA, Engineering Analysis, and Hand Calculations.
• Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing mechanical systems, components, and subassemblies.
• Create and revise detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics.
• Support DFMEAs, validation testing, and prototype builds.
• Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment.
• Document and communicate findings across teams.

Skills

Mechanical design

DFMEA

Problem solving

SolidWorks

Time management

Independent work

Team collaboration

Education

ABET-accredited Mechanical Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Buffalo Grove, IL is seeking a Mechanical Engineer for Wabtec Bus Solutions to design and develop mechanical components and assemblies for door systems, lifts, windows and related bus products.

Responsibilities include creating detailed drawings, supporting DFMEA and validation testing, collaborating with manufacturing and supply chain, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. Relocation assistance may be available.