Job description

Design Engineer II will work within our trackside systems engineering group to design and develop customized mechanical and electro-mechanical solutions for the global railway market. The individual will be involved in all phases of development from concept, design, verification, validation, manufacture, and systems implementation. Will work with key departments such as supply management, production, and quality to ensure that all departments are synchronized in order to optimize production and inventory. Responsibilities (Essential Functions): • Create customized mechanical & electro-mechanical designs and layouts. • Validate designs using prototyping and with field assessment. • Develop design and component specifications and/or manufacturing drawings for internal/external suppliers. • Ensure ERP engineering masters are correct and updated at all times. • Maintain part numbering system. • Ensure (new and legacy) drawings for suppliers are correct and have sufficient details for production at alternate sources. • Create new part numbers and bills of material (BOM). • Develop configured part numbers and BOMs with input from the Commercial team to meet customer’s needs. • Consult with supply management and operations to determine manufacturing lead times. • Support Supply Chain and Operations as required per the engineering work request (EWR) process. • Coordinate and participate in the installation of equipment in the field with the client as required. • Participate in new product development. • Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies. Experience, Education, & License Requirements: • Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent • 4 - 8 years of relevant experience Skills & Abilities: • Proficient in SolidWorks and EPDM • Knowledge of railroad equipment desired • Demonstrated experience in SAP, or other manufacturing ERP software • Experience working in a manufacturing environment. • Experience with configure-to-order products and their engineering documentation • Experience with design and development of fabricated steel products per ISO 9001 • Problem-solving skills combined with sound engineering judgment • Excellent verbal and written communication skills. • Strong goal setting, planning and prioritizing skills. • Proven focus on customer satisfaction and ability to work as part of a diverse team. • Some travel required to manufacturing sites and suppliers. • Ability to work overtime when required. Competencies: • Teamwork/facilitates collaboration • Communication • Customer focus • Integrity & trust • Continuous improvement • Adaptability/flexibility • Accountability/drive for results • Planning & organizing/project management • Attention to detail • Critical thinking/learning agility • Global business & technology acumen • Influence/lead without authority

Requirements

Must-haves

Create customized mechanical & electro-mechanical designs and layouts.
Validate designs using prototyping and with field assessment.
Develop design and component specifications and/or manufacturing drawings for internal/external suppliers.
Ensure ERP engineering masters are correct and updated at all times.
Maintain part numbering system.
Ensure (new and legacy) drawings for suppliers are correct and have sufficient details for production at alternate sources.
Create new part numbers and bills of material (BOM).
Develop configured part numbers and BOMs with input from the Commercial team to meet customer’s needs.
Consult with supply management and operations to determine manufacturing lead times.
Support Supply Chain and Operations as required per the engineering work request (EWR) process.
Coordinate and participate in the installation of equipment in the field with the client as required.
Participate in new product development.
Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
4 - 8 years of relevant experience
Proficient in SolidWorks and EPDM
Knowledge of railroad equipment desired
Demonstrated experience in SAP, or other manufacturing ERP software
Experience working in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with configure-to-order products and their engineering documentation
Experience with design and development of fabricated steel products per ISO 9001
Problem-solving skills combined with sound engineering judgment
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong goal setting, planning and prioritizing skills.

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