Design Engineer

Job Purpose

Designs, analyzes, tests, and validates products and subsystems for performance/reliability improvement and cost reduction. Supports manufacturing and field service for new and existing components and designs. Designs and supports manufacturing solutions and collaborates with other supporting groups to rapidly develop new applications for a wide range of various locomotive systems within assigned functional area.

Key Job Elements

• Supports production by diagnosing and solving problems with materials and processes to maintain or improve quality;
• Leads design reviews for assigned systems and participates in reviews for other systems; works with vendors and suppliers to specify new components and select appropriate components for designs; collaborates with engineers of other disciplines to integrate components into higher-level machinedesigns;
• Supports operations and service organizations in implementing and maintaining product through lifecycle; works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and supporting functions to identify and address any issues affecting productivity and quality;
• Responsible for new product development, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods; utilizes data to plan and strategize countermeasures for equipment and process issues;
• Remains current on engineering resources and new products/processes; completes assigned Required Learning modules;

Education/Training

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1-5+ years of experience (depending on position) in engineering, including experience in manufacturing, transportation, and/or machinery industries; hand tool experience; some engineering experience (mechanical/electrical).

Qualifications & Experience

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software; ability to accurately design, CAD and check a project with minimal supervision;
• Proficiency in computer programs relevant to assigned position, e.g., Matlab, PSIM, PLEX, NX Unigraphics, SAP, ERP LN 10.7, BAAN ERP, FEA, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 2D, and Progress Rail's specific programs and applications;
• Ability to read and understand specification and standards documents; proficient in interpreting and creating engineering drawings;
• Experience with project estimating and order management;

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.

**Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.