Lead Mechanical Engineer -Testing

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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Role Summary/Purpose:

Lead Engineer – Mechanical test Engineer is responsible for mechanical component/sub system testing. He / She has to define test requirements and equipment needed, work with engineering, suppliers on design and development of test equipment /systems, determine conditions under which tests are to be conducted and procedures to be followed and perform special, standard and non-standard tests.

Essential Responsibilities

• Translating the Engineering requirements into a Test requirement, development of specifications for lab test setup, Building the required test facilities and supporting the Validations of Engine, Electromechanical locomotive components and subsystems
• Design and Develop innovative, scalable, flexible and test set ups, Test fixtures in the lab, Consistent with the Validation requirements of the product design teams.
• Experience in development of Test set up or Rigs using generating concepts, analyzing the designed concepts, fixtures for robustness and life expectancy using hand calculations or using FEM tool.
• Hold design reviews using standard Toll Gate, FMEA & EHS protocols, for test rigs, plans, procedures, test results reviews and Document test results.
• Drive operational and execution excellence through innovative planning, resource engagement and close working with both local and global stakeholder teams.
• The individual will also drive synergies with external labs/partners to expand our capabilities beyond in-house capacity
• Work closely with site cross functional teams of EHS, Facilities, Compliance, Import/Export, Logistics etc to integrate lab plans as applicable for implementation
• Provide Estimates of the Testing Duration as input to planning Process.

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Bachelors/Master’s degree in Mechanical engineering discipline from institute of repute 
• Min. 8 Plus years’ experience in mechanical design, development and validation, preferably in the field of automotive / large bore engines/Locomotive Components.
• Demonstrated expertise in Mechanical system /sub system/ component validations
  Strong understanding of Mechanical testing domain, ability to Design from fundamental physics /Engineering fundamentals and the application of the same
• Hands on experience on vibration testing, Running Vibration systems, design & analysis of the fixtures for the same.
• Familiarity with Industrial Automation and Controls Development.
• Experience/familiarity in a lab environment with data acquisition systems, test instrumentation, industrial test laboratory environments and procedures
• Experience with sensors including accelerometers, strain gages, thermocouples, load cells, and microphones and transducers.
• Very good knowledge of GD & T , Materials & Manufacturing process with experience in Inspection methodologies & generating/reviewing manufacturable drawings.
• Excellent oral & written technical communication
• Demonstrated initiative, resourcefulness, leadership, and interpersonal skills, with an ability to influence stakeholders, solve problems, and deliver results
• Ability to multi-task & prioritize effectively
• Team player with ability to work with minimal direction
• Strong organizational skills and prior success in working with cross-functional teams
• Commitment to Integrity & Compliance 

Desired Characteristics:

• Global exposure with experience of working with global partners
• Proven record of demonstrated expertise in mechanical component validation
• Design of test benches and rigs and for laboratory testing and prototype testing
• Advanced degree is a plus
• Demonstrated capability of leading projects and executing on time/quality/cost.

About Us:

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.