Lead Design Engineer

Lead/Sr Lead Design Engineer – Doors

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Responsible To : Design and development of Access products like Doors and Door mechanism for India and Globe

Main Purpose

• Lead the design and development of door systems for transit applications.
• Manage the full product lifecycle including engineering change board activities, 3D modeling and drawing creation using Creo and Teamcenter.
• Handle obsolescence management and spare parts planning for door and access products.

Responsibilities

• Interpret existing designs and propose alternatives for obsolescence and spare part needs.
• Apply GD&T and perform stack-up analysis.
• Lead engineering change requests for product improvements.
• Define weld specifications per BS EN 15085 and BS EN ISO 2553.
• Design sheet metal and mechanical parts using Creo.
• Generate and manage BOMs.
• Conduct requirement analysis and develop technical specifications.
• Propose and select optimal design concepts for detailed engineering.
• Perform detailed design including DFX, DFMEA, engineering calculations, material selection, and manufacturability studies.
• Design and select hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical actuation mechanisms.
• Prepare validation specifications, manufacturing, assembly, and service instructions.
• Track and report project metrics including design reviews, quality, schedule, and cost.
• Promote a culture of speed, simplification, collaboration, and innovation.
• Communicate project status and deliverables effectively to stakeholders.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams and cross-functional stakeholders.
• Ensure projects meet budget, operational, and quality standards.

Minimum Qualifications / Professional Experience

• Bachelor's/Master's degree in Mechanical, Automotive, or STEM disciplines.
• 8 years of experience in door system design for trains, automotive, aerospace, or similar industries.
• Expertise in kinematic design, conveyor belts, actuators, robotics, and motor selection.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing methods and processes

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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