[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies · Salem, VA # Sustaining Mechanical Engineer Salem, VA, United States Full-time Skilled Trades & Maintenance Listed on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s official careers site. Posted October 6, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990015918846-sustaining-mechanical-engineer) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) / Sustaining Mechanical Engineer ## Job description Who will you be working with? You will collaborate with an engaged group of Wabtec team members across all levels, partnering most closely with our Design Engineering team. How will you make a difference? You will create value by solving complex design challenges and implementing engineering changes to existing products and releases of new products. You will be responsible for driving product sustaining efforts, from concept through implementation, and managing engineering releases. What do we want to know about you? Do you have a Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)? Do you have experience with Oracle or other similar ERP systems? Are you proficient in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)? Are you able to manage your time effectively? Do you have 3+ years’ experience working in an engineering and manufacturing environment? Do you have 3+ years’ experience in solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred) and Product Data Management (Solidworks PDM or Windchill preferred)? Do you have a strong understanding of: GD&T and tolerancing analysis, materials and manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles? Do you have a background in lean/continuous improvement environments? Do you have a passion for high-performance engineered products? Do you have experience in rail, transit, braking systems, or industrial components (preferred)? What will your typical day look like? Take ownership of product lines, driving improvements in performance, cost, and manufacturability Coordinate Engineering Drawing Release Notices: Responsible for completing and communicating Engineering drawing/BOM releases Data Entry: Manage business system changes to support company requirements Support new product development, sustaining efforts, and project management: Coordinate prototype builds by obtaining quotes, managing project timelines, tracking key deliverables, coordinating with outside vendors and internal departments, and overseeing non-production part requests to ensure projects stay organized and on schedule Continuously seek improvements in performance, cost, and reliability and implement creative effective solutions. Transform concepts into robust engineering solutions using SolidWorks and 2D drafting tools - Ensure designs meet customer, regulatory, and performance requirements - Design and execute engineering validation tests for performance, durability, and compliance - Analyze test data and implement design improvements - Research and select qualified suppliers to support innovation and product needs Incorporate customer and operational feedback into product enhancements Apply Lean principles to eliminate waste and improve design-to-production flow Clearly communicate design intent, risks, and progress to stakeholders You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. This is not a remote role. 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-LV1 ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Oct 6, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 11 days - Location: Salem, VA, United States - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990015918846-sustaining-mechanical-engineer) ## More jobs at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ### [Mechanical Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/1f133adb14f3574a5582/) Salem, VA, United States ### [Assembler](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/0ea687f17cdc845e80d7/) Salem, VA, United States ### [Bare Metal Embedded Firmware Engineer (C, Microcontrollers)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/6f43e4b77d3a71b69bfb/) Salem, VA, United States ### [Foundry Operator](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/c20959710f1871856dfb/) Salem, VA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Sustaining Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/3512f74b4809d8697ab1/) Eaton · Jackson, Mississippi, USA ### [Sustaining Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/7f7059280ea8a5112857/) Eaton · Omaha, Nebraska, USA ### [Graduate - Sustaining Product Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/a9cb4ffc47e80137cefe/) Infineon Technologies · Leominster, MA ### [Sustaining Product Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/infineon-technologies/jobs/742126fe9eecc31dc75f/) Infineon Technologies · Leominster, MA, USA ### [Mechanical Design Engineer, Robotics Sustaining Engineering](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/meta-platforms/jobs/e215ad18ba52695cb386/) Meta Platforms · Redmond, WA OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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