Combo Teardown Engineer

About the role

The Combo Teardown Engineer works in the Forensics Team of the Reliability Center of Excellence, identifying the root causes of failure in returned locomotive traction motor wheelsets (combos). Failure analysis data drives improvements in product design, manufacturing, quality and reliability. The role sits at the intersection of field performance, remanufacturing operations and quality improvement, with up to 10% travel.

Key responsibilities

• Perform and review analytical teardowns and teardown reviews, prioritizing by business criticality and customer requirements, in line with EHS requirements
• Interact with customers during joint teardowns and share timely technical findings via Reliance Material Returns
• Analyze performance data, test results and quality records to find failure trends and root causes
• Manage teardown workflow and resources so corrective and preventive actions can be implemented quickly
• Work with Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Quality teams to turn findings into product and process improvements
• Investigate nonconformances, validate corrective actions and support quality improvement initiatives
• Improve electronic workflows and reporting in Reliance, and mentor team members

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Physics, Mathematics or a related technical field with at least 2 years of experience in Manufacturing, Maintenance, Quality, Reliability, Supply Chain or Engineering
• OR Associate Degree with at least 5 years of experience in the same fields
• Demonstrated ability to apply root cause analysis in an industrial setting and willingness to travel up to 10%
• Customer-focused, able to communicate technical findings to technical and non-technical audiences, and able to handle multiple priorities

Required skills

• Root cause analysis, failure analysis and troubleshooting of defective products, rotating equipment and heavy machinery
• Statistical methods, Six Sigma, Lean and structured root cause techniques (8D, A3, Fishbone, Fault Tree)
• Familiarity with PPAP, SOP development, measurement system analysis and Gage R&R
• Experience with Reliance, Proficy, eServices, i360 or similar Wabtec data systems
• Preferred: experience with locomotive components, traction motors and wheelsets, and with CAPA data analysis

What we offer

• Salary range of $62,100-$85,300, depending on experience and education
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits, and possible annual bonus
• Possible relocation assistance