Bogie Brake Advanced Lead Engineer-R&D

Essential Responsibilities

• Interdependently lead the Application & R&D projects related to design and development of friction brakes and its components partnering with cross functional teams for locomotives /metros/ wagons following the robust Wabtec Engineering Processes.
• Proactively identify the future technologies and enhance customer benefits and enable effective implementation.
• Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and Wabtec specifications.
• Must lead multiple projects by adhering to Wabtec processes while meeting business standards and program / product requirements.
• Support the field validation / commissioning / reliability resolution with sense of urgency.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and utilize same for future reference, team training etc.
• Influence the technical direction for Bogie Brake team to maximize the business impact.
• Inspires others to take risks by taking risks her/himself to continually learn.
• Represents the business in technical matters.

Qualifications / Requirements

• Bachelors /Master's degree in Mechanical / Production / Structural /Automotive Engineering with minimum 8 years of engineering experience.

Desired Characteristics

• On hands experience of developing and trading off the concepts, detailing out design considering all requirements from external customer and internal teams like manufacturing, supplier, reliability, services etc.
• Proven experience in DFMEA and creating comprehensive validation plan.
• Extensive experience in research and development specializing in mechanical components and related system.
• Strong experience in component packaging and installation assessment. Preferably in friction brake area using the tools like NX, Catia etc.
• Must have interpersonal skills to interface effectively with cross functional teams to drive the decisions
• Must have experience with kinematics of friction brakes, thermo-mechanical interactions, casting, fabrication, bearings selection, bolted joints, GD&T, friction brake, electric/ pneumatic brake system interface understanding.
• Good understanding of railway standards of brakes and other areas such as AAR, EN, RGS, UIC, APTA, IR etc.
• Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong technical leadership skills. Ability to work independently. Strong problem-solving skills.