CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provide high value-added sustainable mobility for its customers. We're proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate.

CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work/life balance that ideally suits who they are.

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.

Functional Description

• Design parts and assemblies of vehicle carbody, undertaking design activities under their responsibility in an autonomous way.
• Development and delivery of high-quality engineering design work, within defined budgets and timescales.
• Work closely and in a collaborative way with other design engineers to ensure proper coordination to achieve overall design integrity.
• Ensure the design complies with customer requirements and the applicable law and standards, following the internal design verification and validation process.
• Lead Design Reviews (internal external) for vehicle carbody. 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.

Training/Education Required

• Bachelor or Master´s degree in Mechanical Engineering.
• Additional qualifications in structural metal design and/or structural welding certifications are preferred.
• Two 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.
• Desirable knowledge in the US Engineering market in order to develop a pool of engineering services at best cost

Initial Training

• Quality system
• Occupational Hazards Prevention System
• Railway Safety Management System
• Environmental System
• Human Resources Policies

Qualifications/Requirements

• 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.

• Should be familiar with the tools like PLM, DOORS, and Microsoft Office.

• Ability to work in a high-level collaborative multicultural environment and promoting 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

• Ability for 30% national and/or international travelling as per project needs.

Safety Requirements

• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
• Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
• Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
• Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
• Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so

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.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $80,000 to $105,000.