Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. Job Description Summary: This position is responsible for designing entirely new product offerings, and to evaluate current products to find incremental improvements on designs in an established market space, while adhering to and not infringing upon existing patents. Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Designs new bulk material handling and flow systems for railcars. Evaluates manufacturing processes by designing and conducting research & development programs for new products and product lines; applying knowledge of product design, fabrication, assembly, tooling, and materials; Ability to standardize and simplify tools and materials needed to accomplish multiple designs. Provides manufacturing decision-making information by calculating production, labor, and material costs. Prepares and maintains research and development reports outlining process changes and engineering revisions to update customers and comply with regulatory standards. Submits reports, designs, and patents to a federal agency. Ability to travel up to 25% of the time, sometimes with minimal advance notice. Job Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to be flexible, listen to internal and external customer thoughts and opinions, and work with others Ability to present in front of stakeholders Attention to detail and ability to identify and solve problems as they arise Strong oral and written communication skills Must be able to develop and maintain good customer relations Education/Experience Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or equivalent General experience in railroad cars and equipment Preferred Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Knowledge in one or more of the following disciplines: Operations, Machining, General Fabrication, Fiberglass experience Familiar with bulk commodity and material handling equipment and operations Experience in other design and engineering roles and functions Excellent written/oral communication skills, influencing and interpersonal skills Ability to work with a variety of teams covering multiple skillsets Strong Project Management skills Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know. Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?