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Wabtec Corporation · 7 hours ago

Mechanical Engineer IV

Buffalo Grove, IL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$77K/yr - $110K/yr

10+ 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 senior engineer within Wabtec Bus Solutions, you will lead the design and development of mechanical systems, mentor junior engineers, and ensure compliance with engineering standards.

Railroad Manufacture

No H1B

Responsibilities

Design and develop mechanical systems per customer and technical requirements

Mentor and coach junior engineers, fostering technical growth and knowledge sharing

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

Aligning engineering solutions with objectives

Drive innovation through technology exploration, patent contributions, or process

Lead engineering efforts from concept through production launch

Conduct DFMEA sessions to identify and mitigate design risks

Manage APQP/NPD processes for successful product launches

Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality/field issues

Deliver cost-effective solutions based on performance and spec evaluations

Collaborate with manufacturing and supply chain for DFM/DFA alignment

Create and review detailed drawings, layouts, and schematics

Oversee prototype builds and validation testing, including test planning

Analyze test results to enhance product performance and reliability

Support Sales and Field Service in resolving technical issues

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

Maintain clear communication with internal teams and external partners

Contribute to long-term engineering strategy and innovation initiatives

Qualification

Mechanical EngineeringMechanical DesignAPQP/NPD Stage GateSolidWorksDFMEALean Six SigmaProject ManagementProblem-SolvingMentoringTeamworkAdaptabilityWritten Communication

Required

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

10+ years of relevant experience

Basic project management skills and ability to lead engineering based medium sized projects or parts of projects, including lower-level engineers

Experience with development of mechanical based systems in transportation

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

Excellent problem-solving skills

Expertise in APQP/NPD Stage Gate, DFMEA, RCA/8D's, DFM/DFA, Tolerance Stack

Working knowledge in Poka-Yoke, PPAP, VAVE, Lean Six Sigma, GD&T, DOE

Proficiency in SolidWorks or similar

Strong organizational and time management skills with a track record of managing multiple projects successfully

Ability to mentor junior engineers and lead cross-functional teams

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