Thermal Systems Design - Mechanical Engineer

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.