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Wabtec Corporation · 22 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer II

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Hybrid

Mid Level

$61K/yr - $83K/yr

3+ years exp

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and systems for the freight and transit rail sectors. As a Mechanical Engineer II, you will support the design and development of mechanical components for bus-related products, collaborating with senior engineers and contributing to innovation and compliance with engineering standards.

Railroad Manufacture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Assist in developing mechanical systems, including components and subassemblies

Create and revise detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics

Contribute to innovation & patents

Support senior engineers in designs, DFMEAs, and validation testing

Participate in prototype builds and test planning

Analyze test results and recommend design improvements

Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment

Contribute to root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues

Maintain clear documentation and communication across teams

Support field service and sales teams in resolving technical issues

Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and team-based problem-solving

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringSolidWorksMechanical DesignDFMEANPD Stage GateProject ManagementStress ToleranceSelf-DevelopmentProblem SolvingOrganizational SkillsTime ManagementTeamworkAdaptabilityCreativity

Required

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

3+ years of relevant experience

Basic project management skills (scopes, plans, & costs)

Experience supporting development of mechanical based systems in transportation

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

Basic problem-solving skills

Familiarity of NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, Problem Solving Techniques, DFM/DFA, Engineering Analysis, & Hand Calculations

Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar

Organizational and time management skills

Ability to work independently on defined tasks and collaborate effectively

Problem Analysis: Collects and organizes relevant information from various sources, identifies trends, and quickly identifies key aspects when analyzing large data sets

Results Orientation: Sets ambitious goals independently, delivers results better or sooner than expected, and makes proposals for more efficient or effective methods

Integrity: Takes personal responsibility, is honest about opportunities and risks, keeps promises, and informs others frankly about issues

Teamwork: Works collaboratively towards collective results, comes up with ideas to improve team performance, and helps others achieve their goals

Learning Ability: Applies new information and ideas proactively, changes behavior based on feedback and combines new and existing knowledge

Creativity: Comes up with new, unconventional ideas and solutions, questions conventional views, and makes use of unusual sources

Self-Organization: Organizes and prioritizes tasks independently to efficiently reach goals, identifies workload issues, and realistically plans time needed

Adaptability: Adjusts activities and behavior independently when changes are necessary, responds effectively to unexpected issues, and adapts plans as needed

Stress Tolerance: Remains calm and continues to work effectively under serious time pressure or in the face of resistance, setbacks, and disappointments

Self-Development: Independently pursues professional growth through feedback, self-assessment, and structured learning plans to enhance performance