Sustaining Mechanical Engineer

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Sustaining Mechanical Engineer in Salem, working closely with its Design Engineering team. The engineer solves complex design challenges, implements engineering changes to existing products and new product releases, drives product sustaining efforts from concept through implementation and manages engineering releases. This is not a remote role.

Key responsibilities

• Take ownership of product lines and drive improvements in performance, cost and manufacturability
• Complete and communicate engineering drawing and BOM release notices
• Manage business system changes in support of company requirements
• Coordinate prototype builds, project timelines, vendor coordination and non-production part requests
• Use SolidWorks and 2D drafting tools to turn concepts into robust designs that meet customer, regulatory and performance requirements
• Design and run engineering validation tests, analyze test data and implement design improvements
• Research and select suppliers, incorporate customer and operational feedback, and apply Lean principles to improve design-to-production flow
• Communicate design intent, risks and progress to stakeholders

Required profile

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering (ABET-accredited)
• 3+ years of experience in an engineering and manufacturing environment
• Ability to manage time effectively
• Preferred: experience in rail, transit, braking systems or industrial components
• Preferred: background in lean/continuous improvement environments

Required skills

• Solid modeling (SolidWorks preferred) and Product Data Management (SolidWorks PDM or Windchill preferred)
• GD&T and tolerancing analysis, materials and manufacturing processes, and DFM/DFA principles
• Oracle or similar ERP systems and MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

What we offer

• Salary range of $68,900-$98,200, depending on experience, education and location
• Benefits including health, welfare and retirement coverage
• Possible annual bonus if eligible