Lead Engineer – Cooling Systems

It's not just about your career or job title… It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

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

Who will you be working with?
In this role you will work in the Engine Cooling and Lubrication Engineering design team. The Cooling team is responsible for the subsystem and component design of cooling systems for global freight locomotive and off-highway vehicle applications.

The Cooling team is part of the broader Engine & Power Solutions Technology organization.

The Engine & Power Solutions Technology team's Vision is to creative innovation with purpose.  We are at the heart of Wabtec's decarbonization journey.  We create solutions that matter to the world & our business. Mission: "We deliver robust leading-edge Engine, Turbocharger, Fuel Cell & Cooling Systems technology. We make it real. We drive competitive advantage. Measure us on added value; we help the business to grow and win… we compete & win."

How will you make a difference?
As a
Lead Engineer – Cooling Systems
you will lead design projects, be responsible for the engineering deliverables, and own the overall strategy for the parts in your area. This position will focus on mechanical design, validation, and product support for cooling system components. in both locomotive and off-highway vehicle applications. The role will give end-to-end product ownership and require the design engineer to plan, manage, and execute projects to meet defined parameters and objectives.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or other applicable engineering discipline
• Minimum of 3 years' equivalent experience in an Engineering position. Candidates with 5 or more years' experience may be considered for more Advanced-level positions, depending on qualifications.
• Demonstrated project management effectiveness in mechanical design projects
• Willing and able to support hands-on project needs including Component lab testing and On-locomotive validation testing
• Ability to travel :10% of the time

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead component design projects, with high quality, to meet internal and customer requirements per defined project goals.
• Follow engineering design tollgate process including requirements definition, concept selection, detailed design development, validation to cut in product changes and release new components per relevant business process steps.
• Utilize relevant engineering tools including dFMEA, engineering calculations, materials selection, verification & validation, manufacturability & serviceability study while meeting the project schedule & performance requirements.
• Leverage network of experienced engineers / subject matter experts to drive quick optimized solutions.
• Support and coordinate with interfacing organizations such as manufacturing, sourcing, services, and global engineering teams.
• Document and communicate results of technical data generated in a clear and succinct manner.
• Present technical data to internal and external customers
• Participate on teams assigned to address specific organizational initiatives
• Share engineering information with peers to promote open team dialogues
• Prepare invention disclosures to protect the technology that provides a competitive advantage to the business
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated for the assigned projects and/or tasks consistent with engineering policies and procedures
• Communicate project status, schedules, upcoming deliverables, and technical solutions between various teams. Method of communications to include, but not limited to, design review process, reliability review meetings, team meetings, project dashboards …etc.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Primarily work on a laptop, in office environment
• Occasionally climb on a locomotive for testing, instrumentation installation, component inspections
• Able to travel to customer site, testing locations, and suppliers

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.