Title: Thermal Systems – Mechanical Design Engineer
Location: Erie, PA - WABTEC (formerly GE Transportation)
Job Description:
This Engineering position is responsible for the technical/engineering facets of the assigned projects in terms of scope, timely delivery, quality, and compliance. This specific role will focus on piping and fluid-carrying connections for cooling and lubrication systems. The role will give end-to-end product ownership and require the design engineer to plan, manage, and execute projects to meet defined parameters and objectives.
Essential Responsibilities:
•Act as the technical authority for various Coolant System related efforts, including NPI efforts, legacy system support and liaise with manufacturers.
•Responsibilities include development and management of various coolant design specifications and field technical publications.
•Willing and able to support hands-on project needs including Component lab testing and On-locomotive validation testing.
•Interactions will include other systems engineering teams, reliability engineering and field support teams.
•Utilize relevant engineering tools including dFMEA, engineering calculations, materials selection, verification & validation, manufacturability & serviceability study while meeting the project schedule & performance requirements.
•Write change orders and interface with product definition and technical publications teams for creation and revisions to documentation.
•Participate as presenter in Tollgate 500 level technical design reviews.
•Drive cross-functional teams to execute critical project milestones, including but not limited to, Design Reviews, validation testing, formulation of new and alternate cooling fluids.
Desired Skills:
•Proficient understanding of thermal systems and computational fluid dynamics.
•Experience managing the design and validation of engine coolants and fluid.
•Experience with managing multiple projects simultaneously.
•Strong interpersonal and leadership abilities.
•Experience in quality control, testing and Six Sigma.
•Ability to take ownership, a readiness, and a willingness to articulate new ideas and concepts to the broader technical teams.
•Familiarity or past experience with combustion engines a significant plus.
Qualifications/Requirements:
Bachelor of Science in Mechanical or Chemical Engineering or related curriculum with associated experience with cooling systems and fluids.