Mechanical Design Engineer

Company: Wabtec Corporation
Location: Greenville
Posted on: April 3, 2021

Job Description:

The Mechanical Design Engineer will be responsible for design, development and industrialization of new products.Essential Duties and Responsibilities* Design and development of new products, equipment and systems and modification of existing products as well as Proto-Typing and testing:* Product design using 3D solid modeling and 2D drafting tools (SolidWorks)* Mechanical and structural analysis (FEA using SolidWorks)* Kinematic synthesis* Component and system tolerance analysis (GD&T)* Structural, electrical and thermal analysis* Evaluate new components, materials and manufacturing methods for application in new and existing products.* Support manufacturing in the industrialization of new products and equipment.* Support Quality in validation of incoming components.* Analyze and solve customer problems, developing engineered solutions.* Develop intellectual property to preserve and enhance TransTech's position in the market* Other duties as assignedEducation/Work Experience RequirementsSuccessful candidates for this position will be self-starting, innovative, hands-on, resourceful and well-organized with excellent interpersonal skills and have a natural curiosity and desire to excel.* B.S. in Mechanical Engineering; working knowledge of Electrical Engineering being a plus* 5+ years related experience required; experience in management a plus* Product design and development experience using 3D solid modeling and drafting; Current SolidWorks experience required.* Analyze design proposals, specifications, and requirements. (Rail Transportation experience a plus)* Reviews procurement costs ensuring adherence to budgets and timetables.* Evaluates supplier's proposals and related documentation.* Ensures that safety regulations and requirements are met.* Proven track record of new product designs that have been manufactured in a reliable and cost-effective manner* Must have knowledge of manufacturing process as they relate to engineering design* Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications (MS Project experience a plus)* Strong analytical and conceptual skills and mechanical and electrical aptitude.* Good working knowledge of materials such as steel, iron, aluminum and copper alloys as well as plastics.* Familiar with general manufacturing, machining, fabrication, welding and finishing practices.* Ability to manage multiple assignments effectively with a high attention to detail.* Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, tailored to internal and external audiences* Travel up to 15% requiredPhysical and Mental RequirementsThe physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.Physical Demands: While performing the duties of this class, an employee is regularly required to operate a variety of automated office machines which includes a computer, printer, facsimile machine, copy machine, calculator, telephone, etc. Must be able to use body members to work, move or carry objects or materials. Must be able to exert up to twenty pounds of force occasionally and up to ten pounds of force frequently. Physical demand requirements are at levels of those for sedentary work with some walking and standing in production environment.* Mental Demands: While performing the duties of this class, the employee is regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret situations; learn and apply new information or skills; and interact with other employees, customers and vendors.

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