• Job Description

  Req#: 9414BR
  • Develops comprehensive project plans and technical
  systematic solutions for engineering development
  projects; performs testing and troubleshooting of
  designed components or activities;
  • Company subject matter specialist for all assigned
  components, responsible for answering questions from
  anyone in the organization;
  • Works with other engineering groups, suppliers,
  purchasing, plant personnel, etc. to modernize and
  upgrade products and support build programs;
  • Responsible for providing production and ongoing
  mechanical expertise for specification, design, and
  development of assigned components/projects;
  • Measures project performance using appropriate project
  management tools and techniques;
  • Works with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality
  engineers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues to
  keep product delivery on time;
  • Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives;
  maintains relationship with relevant stakeholders;
  • Coordinates with functional managers to acquire
  resources to execute project tasks/deliverables;
  • Generates correct engineering documentation to support
  production activities; writes documents to
  provide engineering authority and to release technical
  data and designs;
  • Directs drafting resources to complete drawing work
  order tasks to meet production schedules;
  • Reviews technical documents, simulations, and analyses;
  provides guidance on design iterations;
  • Creates test instructions based on customer
  requirements and applicable international standards or
  regulatory requirements;
  • Directs testing to perform validation testing, analyze
  data, verify performance against requirements and
  document results;
  • Specifies/approves substitutions when required; deals
  with parts obsolescence issues and provides
  guidance;
  • Implements engineering changes by writing, issuing,
  reviewing, and closing out change documents;
  • Attends order meetings, develops resource estimates,
  manages weekly production order tasks, and
  manages team to meet requirements;
  • Participates in determining solutions of engineering-
  related product problems (root cause);
  • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field relevant to assigned project (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) with thorough understanding of baseline relevant engineering principles; depending on assigned project, a master’s degree may be required or offset with relevant experience.
  
  • 7+ years of experience in product development of
  complex assemblies or programming as appropriate to
  the position; engineering experience with a focus on
  design, materials, R&D, and manufacturing and/or
  programming as related to the rail industry; knowledge
  of diesel engines and engine components;
  • Experience in Project Management tools and techniques;
  demonstrated experience in development and
  design needed to meet railway industry needs; proven
  project management experience with engineering
  development of complex engineering solutions;
  • Experience in advanced data analytics used in root cause
  investigations and new product design;
  • High level of analytical ability; Familiarity with
  Association of American Railroads (AAR) specifications
  and regional industry standards a plus; experience with
  ISO requirements;
  • High level of interpersonal skills with ability to work
  effectively in a team environment;
  • Proficiency in tools: MS Project or Liquid Planner,
  MATLAB, Simulink, dSPACE, TI DSP, PSIM, CANalyzer,
  CANape, CAT-ET, Perl, Python, SourceTree, Jira, Git, IBM
  Rational, PeerReview Complete, EN5012X RAMS,
  PLC 5-5000, TeamCenter, CAD, PDM, Rhapsody, DOORS,
  etc. as appropriate to the position;
  • Strong communication skills, both written and oral; able
  to create detailed specifications, procedures, and
  technical reports;
  • Strong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel,
  Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint reading.
  
  
  • Competitive Salary
  • 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
  • Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
  • Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
  • Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Paid Vacation
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time-Off (PTO)
  • Employee Assistance Plan
  • Education Assistance Program
  • Employee Recognition Programs
  • Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
  • Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
  • Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs
  
  *Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits. Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities
  
  

• About the company

  We have been at the forefront of railroad innovation since we led the switch from steam to diesel-electric more than 95 years ago. That blend of history and innovation still drives us today.

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