Bogie Brake Lead Engineer-Application

Lead Engineer – Bogie Brake will play the key role of owning the technical responsibility of friction brakes and its architecture, application, engineering and development by demonstrating a strong understanding of existing technology and utilizes to meet customer specifications.

Essential Responsibilities

• Interdependently lead the application, engineering and development of friction Brakes (tread brake unit / disc brake system) partnering with TEC /PM/sourcing / manufacturing/ validation/ services for locomotives /metros/ wagons following the robust Wabtec Engineering Processes. Take full ownership of the product lifecycle from proposal to operation.

• 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.

• Influence the technical direction for Bogie Brake to maximize the business impact.

• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and utilize same for future reference, team training etc.

• 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  5 of engineering experience.

Desired Characteristics

• Deep technical understanding and capabilities in friction brake domain and related tools like stopping distance, thermal performance, validation plan, life cycle.

• Experience on component packaging and installation assessment. Preferably in friction brake area using the tools like NX, Catia.

• Proven record on Engineering / execution/ validation/ field support.

• 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 interface understanding.

• Good understanding of rail standards 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.