Senior Mechanical Design Engineer

4 days ago


Des Plaines, Illinois, United States Wabtec Full time
About the Role

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. As a Senior Mechanical Design Engineer, you will be part of a team that drives performance and progress in the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Key Responsibilities
  • Manage projects and create industry/client submittals.
  • Design and develop 3D models and 2D drawings.
  • Implement lean manufacturing initiatives.
  • Maintain customer correspondence, including approvals, changes, agreements, and transmittals.
  • Produce, review, and update mechanical designs and drawings in accordance with required specifications, standards, customer comments, and internal design models.
  • Perform other engineering/manufacturing-related tasks as deemed appropriate by management.
Requirements
  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering.
  • 5 years of relevant engineering experience.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
  • Ability to measure and model new and existing mechanical components.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Strong written and verbal technical communication skills.
  • Ability to be a team player.
Preferred Qualifications
  • 3+ years of experience in design, fabrication, installation, and/or maintenance of industrial equipment.
  • Proficiency in SolidWorks and AutoCAD, or similar.
  • Proficiency in ANSYS FEA design software or similar.
  • Experience in generating installation, operation, and maintenance instruction manuals.
  • Casting process knowledge.
  • Freight Rail or heavy industry experience.
About Wabtec Corporation

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. We rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusiveness to employ the world's brightest minds and create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are an equal employment opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.



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