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Lead Engineer - Mining Gearing
- Wabtec Corporation (Erie, PA)
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Job Description
Who will you be working with?
The Wabtec Mining team delivers world class electric drive propulsion systems for heavy haul mining trucks with payloads up to 400T. These systems are introducing new technology to help mines meet their sustainability goals.
How will you make a difference?
The Lead Engineer is responsible for the design, analysis, and validation of internal and external spur and splined gearing, as well as related advanced manufacturing processes. This role requires minimal guidance and may include additional assignments based on business needs.
What do we want to know about you?
+ Bachelor’s of Science degree in Engineering, physics, or computer science discipline.
+ Minimum of three years’ direct experience in gear design within the industry, i.e. oil & gas, locomotive, marine, on or off-road vehicle transmission designers/suppliers.
What will your typical day look like?
+ Owns gearing design from concept through aftermarket support and obsolescence planning
+ Develops and maintains FMEAs, design guides, and validation plans
+ Collaborates with supply chain, quality, and manufacturing to define processes and resolve issues
+ Leads component and system-level testing, including field validation and documentation
+ Conducts failure analysis and supports issue resolution, including travel to customer sites
+ Interfaces with internal teams and external suppliers to drive design and process improvements
+ Supports customer inquiries and product development through technical reviews
+ Ensures high-quality documentation including drawings, specifications, and service manuals
+ Participates in manufacturing reviews, PPAPs, pilot builds, and inspections
+ Manages multiple projects effectively and ensures alignment with business standards
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
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Additional Information
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
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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