Bogie Brakes – Application Engineer at Wabtec

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! Roles:  Product engineers are the own the design responsibility of a product     Main Responsibilities:  Customer Focus:  • Requires a close interaction with application engineer and & field service team  • Understand the requirement from the application engineer/field service team and propose a modified solution meeting the requirements    Engineering Activity:  • Should be a keen learner to understand and updated the knowledge about the existing products/new products/systems.  • Should be able to obtain and understand the information on competitor’s products/systems and be able to benchmark the products and suggest the areas of improvement.  • Interact with the group COC for new product introduction  • Maintain the database of Standard Product Catalogue (SPC).  • Existing product modification of the product based on customer’s requirement and validating the designs before initiating development action.  • Should have the basic knowledge of design principles like DTC, DRM, DFA, DFR & VAVE activities.  • Interact with CoC for activities like FEA and dynamometer testing, preparation of test plans, etc.  • Interaction with cross functional teams like purchase, production, quality, field service & warranty support etc.  • Dealing with external agency like RDSO or other Customer Representatives for the activities like design approvals, First Article Inspection, in-house testing, train level brake performance testing and field issues.  • Activities related to ToP/ToT of products.  • Attending to customer complaints, performing root cause analysis for the problems and proposing a solution.  • Activities related to QRQC , Safety/EHS.  • Prepare technical offers, clause-by-clause comments and detailed Bill of Materials for product / system costing and assist the Marketing on submitting timely quotations / clarifications to the Customer  • Interaction with RAMS team for reliability related activities.  • Activities related to 3D modelling, manufacturing drawing updation/release &  PDM/PLM etc.         Internal & External Audits & Certification:  • Work in compliance to IRIS -ISO/TS 22163; ISO 9001:2015; ISO 14001:2015; OHSAS 18001:2007 systems and processes     Technical Documentation:  • Shall be responsible for documentation which will include 2D drawings, 3D modelling, Product Catalogues, Maintenance Manuals, Technical Writeups etc.     Competencies:  • Proficiency in 3D solid and surface modelling software (Catia, Inventor or Pro-Engineer)  • Proficiency in 2D drafting in AutoCad or in modelling software  • Requirement management in Doors  • Should be able to understand and interpret pneumatic symbols and circuits  • Proficiency in MS Office tools  • Proficiency in English language; It is good to have other languages also.     Professional Experience:  • 3 – 5 years in rail / automotive industry  • Prior knowledge in Pneumatic / Hydraulic Brake System would be an added advantage    Personal Traits:  • Should be a keen learner, good team player, self-motivated and self-starting.    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.