Lead Engineer - Mechanical Components (Locomotive Trucks)

About the role

The Locomotive Engineering team at Wabtec designs, develops and continuously improves locomotive subsystems that support safety, performance, reliability and customer satisfaction. As Lead Engineer for Mechanical Components, you will own the locomotive Truck (Bogie) subsystem, working with Systems Engineering, Manufacturing, Sourcing, Service, Program Management and cross-functional engineering teams to deliver robust mechanical designs. The position is based in Erie.

Key responsibilities

• Provide technical ownership of the locomotive Truck (Bogie) subsystem and lead design and development from concept through validation, ensuring compliance with customer, regulatory and internal requirements.
• Capture, analyze and consolidate system and subsystem requirements, and develop optimized design concepts through trade studies and engineering analysis.
• Identify technical risks early and develop mitigation plans, and 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, requisition, productivity and reliability improvement programs, and execute projects according to Wabtec's product development and engineering processes.
• Mentor cross-functional project teams and support design reviews, validation, testing, root cause investigations and continuous improvement.
• Collaborate with suppliers, manufacturing teams and service organizations to support product performance and reliability.

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering; Master's degree preferred.
• 5+ years of experience with locomotive trucks, suspension systems or similar mechanical products.
• Experience leading cross-functional projects and supporting subsystem integration.
• Familiarity with rail industry standards, testing and validation methods, and understanding of manufacturing processes.
• Ability to travel as required and to work occasionally at manufacturing facilities, laboratories, customer sites and rail yards.

Required skills

• Dynamic simulation and/or FEA analysis.
• Knowledge of springs, dampers, bushings and other suspension components.

What we offer

• Base pay range of $62,100-$85,300, depending on experience, education, skills and location.
• Health, welfare and retirement benefits, and possible annual bonus.
• Possible relocation assistance if eligibility requirements are met.