Advanced Lead Engineer - Mechanical Component

About the role

Wabtec is looking for an Advanced Lead Engineer for mechanical components in Contagem. You will join a global, cross-functional engineering organization that works with structural and subsystem engineering, systems engineering, drafting, manufacturing, suppliers and field teams to develop and support cab structures and packaging solutions for locomotive applications. The role covers design, analysis, review and support of these components.

Key responsibilities

• Design and develop locomotive cab structures, components and packaging according to system and subsystem requirements and applicable standards.
• Apply mechanical design expertise to high-impact global projects, working with senior technologists, leaders, manufacturing teams and cross-functional partners.
• Own technical, safety, cost, reliability and performance requirements while complying with Wabtec Engineering processes.
• Support design reviews, verification and validation, manufacturing execution, and resolution of supplier and field issues.
• Develop design concepts, evaluate alternatives, identify technical risks and define mitigation plans.
• Lead designs through technical and cross-functional reviews, documenting technical data and preparing verification and validation plans.
• Perform design risk analysis and define corrective actions.
• Write drawing change requests and coordinate with drafting teams on layouts, detailed designs and drawings.
• Review and approve designs developed by Wabtec designers and detailed drawings prepared by drafting teams.
• Provide shop-floor support for in-house manufacturing and resolve supplier and field issues.
• Collaborate with subsystem engineering, systems engineering, drafting, manufacturing, suppliers and other stakeholders across global sites, manage multiple projects and communicate technical issues and decisions in a timely manner.

Required profile

• Bachelor's or master's degree in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent field.
• Professional experience in mechanical design, particularly in light fabrication applications.
• Expertise in structural design ownership, including material strength and fatigue calculations, bolted and welded joints.
• Knowledge of light and heavy structural design principles.
• Strong technical aptitude, effective communication and presentation skills, and the ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Required skills

• Siemens NX (UG) and Teamcenter
• Product Lifecycle Management (PLM)
• ASME Y14.5, GD&T, tolerance stack-up and AWS specifications (basic knowledge)
• Design for Manufacturability and Assembly (DFMA) and Design for Manufacturing (DFM)
• Finite element analysis (FEA) is an advantage