Career Opportunities: United States

Mechanical Engineer - Structural

Department: Engineering

Reports to (Title): Manager, Drafting

PURPOSE OF POSITION:

Responsible for all mechanical and packaging activities related to the hybrid locomotive and other Railpower products
Create and manage all new product information including pertinent engineering data

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:

Create and manage all new product information including models, drawings, bills of material, and all other pertinent engineering data
Ensure that engineering design changes are incorporated into the manufacturing process
Research and design all mechanical structure and packing requirements and their placement, including specific client options, on all Railpower products
Undertake the design of sheet metal parts and fabrications
Prepare all designs to assist Manufacturing with tooling and preparation for new products
Research/recommend improvements to overall structural design of Railpower products
Create, analyze, and redesign 3-D solid models for new product development to support both engineering and manufacturing processes
Alter/change designs on an ongoing basis to assist in improving productivity of manufacturing processes and improve the operational effectiveness of each unit
Act as engineering liaison for customer engineering departments as well as providing design and technical feedback to vendors and suppliers

DUTIES:

Provide an estimate of product cost to assist account executives finalize final pricing of potential sales to interested clients
Ensure that all mechanical structure design work is FRA compliant; maintain currency with regards to any changes to mechanical structure regulations regarding locomotives
Maintain accurate records of all designs and changes and ensure that each design is properly signed off and approved
Supply manufacturing and field service personnel with necessary detail and instructions to successfully carry out product modifications
Undertake Finite Element Analysis
Utilize and manipulate existing 3-D solid models to support both engineering and manufacturing processes
Understand and make best use of engineering automation and productivity tools to reduce the time needed to complete the designs and to facilitate the design of a more efficient locomotive with improvements to Railpower desired margins
Ability to create and present design reviews

QUALIFICATIONS & SKILLS (minimum qualifications required; experience (years); list specific skill set needed)

BS Mechanical Engineering (preferred) or Mechanical Engineering Technology degree
3-5 years mechanical structures design/manufacturing experience, preferably in rail or equivalent heavy industry with accountability for final mechanical systems
Strong computer skills and working knowledge of CAD systems (AutoCAD, Inventor)
Quality training preferred
Accurate, attentive to detail, well organized and with strong communication and leadershipskills
Ability to work with minimal supervision but to tight deadlines
Ability to create and present PowerPoint presentations

Please apply online to Submit Your Profile

Or send cover letter and resume to:

RailPower Hybrid Technologies Corp.
2021 Peninsula Drive
Erie, PA 16506
Attn.: Human Resources

Railpower is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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