Manufacturing Process Engineer - NA Rail Services

About the Role

The Process Engineer - NA Rail Services drives operational excellence, process standardization, and continuous improvement across North American Rail bearing reconditioning and assembly operations. This position develops, optimizes, and sustains manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and technical standards that support safety, quality, productivity, and business objectives. The role designs and develops proprietary manufacturing equipment, automation systems, fixtures, and machine enhancements, applying mechanical engineering and machine design principles to create safe, maintainable, and cost-effective solutions. The Process Engineer supports projects through concept development, detailed design, fabrication, installation, commissioning, and lifecycle support while assisting with equipment design, process improvement, troubleshooting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Design, document, develop, and maintain manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and automation systems using CAD platforms.
• Create and maintain engineering drawings, BOMs, schematics, manuals, revisions, and technical records within SAP ECTR/PLM systems.
• Support equipment projects from concept development through design, fabrication, testing, installation, commissioning, qualification, and lifecycle support.
• Serve as the technical owner for manufacturing equipment and process solutions while supporting site and enterprise engineering initiatives.
• Drive process capability, reliability, repeatability, productivity, and cost improvements through troubleshooting, root cause analysis, testing, and implementation of corrective actions.

Skills

• Process machine operations, basic machine shop operations, machine design/build, manual and automatic gauging, tool design/build.
• Familiarity with design fundamentals including power transmission, machine elements, structural design, hydraulics, pneumatics, robotics, material handling systems, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Proficiency creating and managing 3D models, assemblies, detailed drawings, GD&T, and engineering change documentation.
• Working knowledge of machine safety standards (OSHA, ANSI B11, NFPA 79), risk assessments, lockout/tagout principles, and safeguarding methods.
• Familiarity with specifying and integrating machine components such as motors, gearboxes, bearings, actuators, sensors, controls interfaces, and motion control systems.
• Familiarity with Design for Manufacturability (DFM), Design for Assembly (DFA), FMEA, root cause analysis, and reliability-centered design principles.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and project management tools (A3 forms, Project Tracker spreadsheets, MS Excel).
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Experience working in a team environment.

Qualifications

• Associate or Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 0-5 years of engineering experience.
• Experience with CAD software through coursework, internships, co-ops, projects, or professional employment.
• Strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Manufacturing, automation, machine design, or industrial internship/co-op experience.
• Familiarity with Siemens NX, AutoCAD, SAP, or PLM systems.
• Exposure to manufacturing processes, machining, robotics, or automated equipment.

Physical Requirements

• Verbal and written communication.
• Prolonged periods of standing/walking.
• Vision: Near, distance, and color perception.
• Manual dexterity to operate office equipment and hand tools.
• Participation in hearing conservation program as required.
• Operation of powered equipment.
• Periodic travel.

Environmental Conditions

• Frequent impact noise and seasonal heat.
• Use of protective clothing and personal devices: safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves, hearing protection.