Project Engineer

9954BR PRS Facility Location: EMD HQ LaGrange, IL Job Purpose: The purpose of this position is to contribute to the design, development and manufacturing of world class rail products and services vital to our customer’s needs through the application of specialized knowledge, skills, and abilities. Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations. Req ID: 9954BR Company Description: Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs. Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com . Education / Training: Required: • BS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Preferred: • MS in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent. Job Title: Project Engineer City: La Grange Key Job Elements: • Work in a team environment as part of Progress Rail’s Locomotive Air Systems Engineering Group; • Primary responsibility will be design of either locomotive brake system, compressed air system applications, forced air ventilation system, or analysis of locomotive weights and clearances; • Assignment will include providing production support and problem resolution to ensure brake system, compressed air system, Forced air ventilation system, or locomotive weights and clearances meets customer and internal design intent; • Define design requirements working with designers, suppliers, supply chain, and other departments to ensure designs meet requirements and are released on time; • Define verification procedures, production test procedures, and documentation as required; • Conduct or support brake system, compressed air system, forced air ventilation system, or locomotive weights and clearances related testing, as required; • Demonstrate compliance of designs to project requirements through analytical or experimental methods; • Support other activities such as resolution of field problems and cost saving activities as required; • Travel as necessary, and flexibility to work on special assignments as required. Qualifications and Experience: Required: • 5+ years practical work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field; • Well-developed analytical abilities where problems are very complex; • Well-developed and oral communication skills; • Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing processes; •Ability to travel (drive/fly) to different company sites for testing and engineering support; • Ability to climb steep steps to enter locomotives for testing and troubleshooting; • Ability to work in manufacturing environments with heavy machinery, including but not limited to active welding, overhead cranes, and forklifts; • Ability to work on uneven ground around rails, and on railroad customer properties. Preferred: • 5 - 7 years practical work experience in Mechanical Engineering or related field; • Previous locomotive familiarity and design experience; • Familiarity with railroad operations, FRA laws, and AAR standards; • Familiarity with international standards and regulations (AS/RISSB, EN); • Familiarity with EMD engineering processes and systems; • Familiarity with Polarion, or similar requirements management tools; • Experience with Engineering design software(s) – Unigraphics/NX, TeamCenter. Essential and Physical Activities Functions • Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds); • Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment. Depending on assigned project, position may occasionally require motions involved in an industrial working environment, including some low to intense levels of pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping; • Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing; • Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE. Position may require travel as necessary, both domestic and international; • Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards; • Safety – Position may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas. The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Senior Project Engineer. Summary Pay Range: $75,190.00 to $139.668.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail Services. EEO: Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities Benefits: Competitive Salary 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money Flexible Spending Accounts Paid Vacation Paid Holidays Paid Time-Off (PTO) Employee Assistance Plan Education Assistance Program Employee Recognition Programs Site specific Production and Incentive Plans Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Job Category: Engineering Work Location Options: LaGrange State:: Illinois