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Wabtec Corporation · 4 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer III

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$67K/yr - $96K/yr

6+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. As a Mechanical Engineer III within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will drive the design and development of mechanical systems for various bus-related products, ensuring compliance with engineering standards and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Railroad Manufacture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems per customer and technical requirements

Make design decisions that impact product performance, cost, and manufacturability

Contribute to innovation, patents, or process improvement

Support engineering designs from concept through production launch

Participate in DFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate design risks

Follow APQP/NPD processes to ensure successful product launches

Participate in or lead root cause analysis and support implementation of corrective actions

Evaluate specifications and performance needs to deliver cost-effective solutions

Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment

Create and review detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics

Participate in prototype builds and test planning

Analyze test results to enhance product performance and reliability

Support Sales and Field Service in troubleshooting and resolving technical issues

Lead or contribute to 8D teams for systemic problem-solving and continuous improvement

Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMechanical DesignSolidWorksAPQP/NPD Stage GateDFMEALean Six SigmaEngineering AnalysisProblem-solvingProject ManagementTeamworkWritten CommunicationAdaptability

Required

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (Master's preferred; ABET-accredited)

6+ years of relevant experience

Working knowledge of mechanical design of systems and components including engineering & manufacturing principles, practices, and procedures

Working knowledge in APQP/NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, RCA/8D's, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations

Ability to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams

Experience with development of mechanical based systems in transportation

Good problem-solving skills

Familiarity in Poka-Yoke, PPAP, VAVE, Lean Six Sigma, GD&T

Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar

Strong organizational and time management skills

Basic project management skills and ability to lead engineering based small sized projects or parts of projects

The following Competencies: Problem Analysis, Results Orientation, Integrity, Teamwork, Learning Ability, Creativity, Self-Organization, Written Communication, Adaptability, Stress Tolerance, Initiative, Customer Orientation