Lead Engineer - RTPE Group D&D

Job Description

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us. 

Who are we?  

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! 

Main Purpose
•Responsible for the design, development, and continuous improvement of relay products, ensuring projects and engineering activities are delivered on time, within cost, and quality targets.
•Drives VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) initiatives, product cost optimization, quality improvements, and supports cross-functional teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities
•Lead the design, development, and continuous improvement of relays or similar low-voltage products.
•Analyze product requirements, develop technical specifications, and create design concepts/prototypes to meet customer and business needs.
•Perform detailed design engineering, including DFMEA, engineering calculations, material selection, verification and validation, and manufacturability assessments.
•Prepare component design specifications, purchase specifications, design guidelines, and engineering templates.
•Develop validation plans and manufacturing, assembly, and service instructions.

•Ensure product designs comply with technical, quality, regulatory, and performance requirements.
•Track and manage project metrics related to design quality, schedule, cost, and design reviews.
•Drive VAVE (Value Analysis/Value Engineering) and cost optimization initiatives while maintaining product performance and quality.
•Collaborate with global cross-functional teams, including engineering, program management, manufacturing, quality, and supply chain functions.
•Communicate project status, risks, deliverables, and technical solutions to stakeholders through reviews, meetings, and project dashboards.
•Apply strong analytical and problem-solving skills to resolve technical challenges and ensure successful project execution.
•Ensure product development projects meet budget, schedule, operational, and quality objectives.
•Promote a culture of speed, simplification, collaboration, innovation, and digitalization.

Minimum Qualifications / Professional Experience

•Bachelor’s / Master’s Degree in Mechanical / Electrical / Electromechanical or in “STEM” Majors (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) or equivalent.
•Minimum 4 years of professional experience in the design of electromechanical relays ideally in Railway but could be automotive, aerospace or other similar industry.

•Competencies Professional / Personal
•Strong knowledge of electromechanical relays, electromagnetic devices, and low-voltage switchgear products.
•Experience in product design and development using CAD tools such as Creo, SolidWorks, Inventor, or equivalent.
•Expertise in Reliability Engineering, including RAMS, MTBF analysis, DFMEA, PFMEA, and Functional Failure Analysis.
•Knowledge of injection molded plastic component design, materials selection, and manufacturing processes.
•Experience in Design for Manufacturing (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), automated manufacturing, and additive manufacturing.
•Good understanding of material science, including magnetic materials used in relay applications.
•Proficiency in PLM tools (e.g., Teamcenter) for document management, drawing control, requirements management, and engineering change control.
•Proven ability to deliver high-quality product designs with a strong understanding of product development and project management principles.
•Sound knowledge of product verification, validation, testing, and regulatory compliance.
•Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.
•Ability to influence and collaborate effectively with global cross-functional teams.
•Self-motivated, proactive, adaptable, and open-minded with a continuous improvement mindset.
•Willingness to travel occasionally within India and internationally

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:  

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.    

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.  

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. 

Qualifications

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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