Lead Engineer - Mechanical Components

Job description

Who will you be working with? The Locomotive Engineering team is responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of locomotive subsystems that support safety, performance, reliability, and customer satisfaction. In this role, you will work closely with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service, Program Management, and cross-functional engineering teams to develop and support Truck (Bogie) subsystem solutions for locomotive applications.

You will collaborate with subject matter experts and global engineering teams to deliver innovative and robust mechanical system designs. How will you make a difference? As the Lead Engineer , you will provide technical ownership of the locomotive Truck (Bogie) subsystem. You will lead design and development activities from concept through validation while ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory, and internal requirements.

Your technical leadership will help deliver high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that support product performance, operational efficiency, and customer success. What do we want to know about you? Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master’s degree preferred. 5+ years of experience with locomotive trucks, suspension systems, or similar mechanical products. Experience with dynamic simulation and/or FEA analysis.

Knowledge of springs, dampers, bushings, and other suspension components. Experience leading cross-functional projects and supporting subsystem integration. Familiarity with rail industry standards, testing, and validation methods. Understanding of manufacturing processes and strong communication skills. What will your typical day look like? Lead the design and development of locomotive Truck (Bogie) subsystem components using robust engineering processes and best practices.

Capture, analyze, and consolidate system and subsystem requirements. Develop optimized design concepts through structured trade studies and engineering analysis. Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans to support successful program execution. Ensure effective integration of Truck subsystem components with locomotive systems and interfaces. Drive compliance with customer requirements, regulatory standards, and Wabtec engineering requirements.

Lead component development across New Product Introduction (NPI), requisition, productivity, and reliability improvement programs. Execute engineering projects in accordance with Wabtec product development and engineering processes. Provide technical leadership and mentorship to cross-functional project teams. Support design reviews, validation activities, testing, root cause investigations, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams, and service organizations to support product performance and reliability. What about the physical demands of the job? Work is primarily performed in an office and engineering environment with occasional visits to manufacturing facilities, laboratories, customer sites, and rail yards. May require standing, walking, climbing, and working around industrial equipment during testing, inspections, and troubleshooting activities.

Ability to travel as required to support project and customer needs. You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable). #LI-PROMOTEDJOBS