Mechanical Engineer - Carshell from System One

Mechanical Engineer
Primary Job Location: Elmira Heights, New York
Employment Format: Full Time/On site
Position Overview: The Mechanical Engineer is the technical specialist for the design of the vehicle carbody structure, responsible for delivering the engineering work on time, with high quality and within the cost throughout the project lifecycle.
He or she will carry out project design activities to develop the carbody structures (both steel and aluminum) in a project, including requirements management, design development, customer design review process, support procurement process, problem solving during production activities up to the completion of verification and validation of the design.
Responsibilities:

• Design and engineer mechanical systems for train car bodies, including HVAC, doors, windows, and interior fittings.
• Conduct structural analysis and calculations to ensure the integrity and durability of train carbody components.
• Collaborate with other engineers and cross-functional teams to integrate mechanical systems with electrical, structural, and other components.
• Develop specifications and standards for train carbody mechanical systems.
• Perform testing and validation of mechanical systems to ensure they meet performance and safety requirements.
• Provide technical support during the manufacturing and assembly process.
• Stay informed about industry trends, regulations, and best practices related to train carbody mechanical systems.
• Lead design reviews, both internal and external, and provide input to improve the design and performance of train carbody mechanical systems.
• Assist with troubleshooting and resolving mechanical issues during the development, testing, and operation of train systems.
• Ensure compliance with relevant safety, environmental, and regulatory standards.
• Deliver designs that are high quality, on time, and within budget.

• Ensure the design complies with customer requirements and the applicable law and standards, following the internal design verification and validation process.
• Prepare the documentation, attend the meetings, and follow up open design review items.
• Support, from the technical point of view, procurement, industrialization and production teams during manufacturing ramp-up and commissioning.
• Monitor, control and report design activities progress within the project.

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Three years or more experience in the design and development of the complex metallic structures, preferable in the rolling stock or similar sector, including the ability to work in a collaborative and multicultural team.
• Advanced knowledge of calculations of aluminum and steel structures.
• Advanced structural design knowledge, with experience in designing subsystems including brackets, sheet metal design, machining, tolerance analysis, corrosion protection, material selection, casted parts and fasteners selection etc.
• Ability to develop designs which accommodate the product lifecycle (procurement, manufacture, use, maintain, remove and dispose).
• Need to be proficient in CATIA V5 for part design, sheet metal design, casted part design and assembly design.
• Ability to work in a high-level collaborative multicultural environment and promote a teamwork mentality.
• Client-oriented. Knowledge, awareness and interest in the Client (internal and/or external) needs.
• Results-oriented. Pro-active in the role and ability to focus activities towards achieving objectives.
• Excellent time management and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication skills English, both verbal and written. Spanish will be valuable

• Master´s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional qualifications in structural metal design and/or structural welding certifications are preferred.
• Desirable knowledge in the US Engineering market in order to develop a pool of engineering services at best cost
• Familiar with tools like PLM, DOORS, and Microsoft Office.

• 30% national and/or international travelling as per project needs.
• Salary: $75,000 - $95,000
• Follow all safety requirements of company, project, and relevant authorities including, wearing of appropriate PPE, attending training, and following procedures
• This position does not support immigration sponsorship
• We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.
• We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

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