Wabtec Corporation
is a global provider of value-added, technology-based
products and services for rail and other industrial
markets. Through its subsidiaries, the company
manufacturers a range of products for locomotives,
freight cars and passenger transit vehicles. The company
also builds new switcher and commuter locomotives, and
provides aftermarket services. The company has facilities
located throughout the world.
The company currently has an opening for a Metallurgical
Materials Engineer at their Freight Car Products
Division located in Wilmerding, Pennsylvania
JOB SUMMARY:
Position will be responsible for activities in the
materials lab which include the development of new
products and supporting activities required to maintain
and update existing products to ensure profitability,
including product evaluation. Support engineering,
quality and manufacturing staff and external vendors to
provide efficient and effective process capabilities to
meet customer expectations.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conduct various tests on
metals, alloys and castings to determine internal
physical properties and structures.
Assist engineering, sales
and marketing to help improve product design of
new and existing products
Provide analytical and
technical support to manufacturing in the
identification and resolution of metallurgy and
materials science related quality and performance
issues through research, testing and
investigations.
Recommend new processes to
improve quality of products.
Support engineering efforts
by developing and writing test specifications and
standards to improve product design through
material specifications, manufacturing processes,
cost improvements, etc.
Document all work and write
technical reports.
Make comprehensive
decisions and recommendations that are recognized
as authoritative in a given functional area of
specialization to implement strategy and achieve
department objectives.
Initiate and maintain
contacts with engineers and outside people in the
interest of joint problem solving, coordination
of total effort and keeping in contact with
latest technical developments.
Review and approve design
and or test proposals for new and existing
products.
Analyze and understand
customer needs and desires.
Interact with AAR Technical
Committee as required.
Develop policy operating
budget guidelines for the given functional area
of specialization.
Prepare and author
technical papers for publication.
Assist marketing by
providing engineering contact and recommendations
to resolve customer problems.
Keep engineering management
advised as to project work status, work problems
and strategic product needs and opportunities.
Identify and oversee
training requirements.
Provide support to
manufacturing and marketing personnel.
QUALIFICATIONS:
BS Metallurgical
Engineering or Material Sciences or related
Engineering field
Minimum 5+ years of related
metallurgical work experience preferably in a
related manufacturing environment
Background with metals,
castings and global sourcing
Background with materials
testing and analysis including corrosion and
manufacturing
Background with freight car
rail products a plus
Demonstrated knowledge with
pneumatic control functions
Excellent verbal and
written communication skills
Conflict resolution,
negotiation and customer relation skills
Analytical and reasoning
ability for solving technical problems and
strategic planning; good judgment for decision
making.
Lean manufacturing training
(i.e. Six Sigma)
Excellent computer stills
including statistical software
Some travel required.
Qualified individuals
should submit their resume to JobsPA@wabtec.com.
