Mechanical Engineer IV in Scotland

As a Mechanical Engineer IV within Wabtec Passenger Transit (WPT) Engineering, you will apply mechanical engineering knowledge to the design, development, validation, and sustainment of brake control products used on mass transit vehicles. You will work independently on complex technical assignments, evaluate engineering tradeoffs, support product improvements, and contribute to the delivery of safe, reliable, and cost-effective solutions that meet customer, regulatory, and business requirements. This role works closely with Product Engineering, Advanced Engineering, Test Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Field Service, and Project Management teams throughout the product lifecycle.

Responsibilities include:

• Supporting new product development.
• Leading engineering tasks and project work packages.
• Performing design and analysis activities.
• Supporting root cause investigations and corrective actions.
• Evaluating design changes.
• Contributing to continuous improvement efforts.

As an experienced engineer, the Mechanical Engineer IV serves as a technical resource within the organization, sharing knowledge, supporting engineering problem-solving activities, and providing guidance within areas of expertise. Success in this role requires strong engineering fundamentals, sound technical judgment, effective problem-solving skills, and the ability to work collaboratively across multiple functions. The successful candidate will contribute to products that meet customer expectations for safety, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and cost while supporting WPT's commitment to operational excellence.

Your typical day will include:

• Leading engineering tasks, work packages, and technical activities within broader product development and sustainment projects.
• Providing technical guidance and support to engineers and cross-functional team members within areas of expertise.
• Identifying technical risks and supporting development of mitigation plans to achieve product and project objectives.
• Designing and developing components, assemblies, and systems for mass transit braking and auxiliary equipment.
• Creating and releasing engineering designs, analyses, models, drawings, and technical documentation using tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, and related engineering software.
• Evaluating product performance, reliability, manufacturability, and compliance with customer and business requirements through engineering analysis, testing, and problem-solving.
• Collaborating with Manufacturing, Quality, Test Engineering, Supply Chain, and Field Service teams to support product introduction, production, testing, issue resolution, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Working directly with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to support technical reviews, product acceptance activities, and resolution of technical issues.
• Supporting proposal development, product cost evaluations, and technical planning activities for new business opportunities.
• Preparing and maintaining engineering documentation including specifications, drawings, test plans, reports, engineering changes, and release packages.
• Leading and/or supporting root-cause investigations and implementation of corrective actions to improve safety, quality, reliability, manufacturability, and customer satisfaction.
• Contributing technical expertise to design reviews, root-cause investigations, problem-solving activities, and engineering best-practice initiatives.
• Independently executing engineering assignments of moderate to high complexity while balancing technical, schedule, quality, and cost objectives.
• Performing additional duties and assignments as required.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor of Science degree in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering Technology from a university recognised by ABET.
• Minimum 8 years of relevant engineering experience in mechanical design and product development.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment involving machine components, assemblies, and industrial production processes.
• Experience using 3D CAD software for product development and engineering documentation.
• Demonstrated ability to solve technical problems and support products throughout the product lifecycle.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience within the rail, transportation, automotive, industrial equipment, aerospace, or other regulated manufacturing industries.
• Experience designing pneumatic, hydraulic, electromechanical, or braking system components.
• Familiarity with engineering change management, configuration control, and product release processes.
• Experience interfacing directly with customers, suppliers, and cross-functional teams on technical matters.
• Experience using engineering tools such as SolidWorks, ANSYS, or equivalent CAD and analysis software.

Competencies, Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong mechanical engineering fundamentals including machine design, materials, manufacturing processes, and engineering analysis.
• Ability to develop mechanical designs using 3D CAD and create clear engineering documentation.
• Understanding of geometric dimensioning and tolerancing (GD&T), tolerance stack-up analysis, and manufacturing methods applicable to machined and assembled products.
• Understanding of design for manufacturability, assembly, reliability, maintainability, and cost optimization.
• Ability to apply analytical techniques and engineering judgment to evaluate designs and support decision-making.
• Working knowledge of engineering standards, quality requirements, and product development processes.

Problem Solving & Execution:

• Strong analytical, troubleshooting, and root-cause problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and priorities in a fast-paced product development environment.
• Ability to work independently while maintaining alignment with project objectives, schedules, and engineering standards.
• Attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality technical work.
• Strong written, verbal, and presentation skills.
• Ability to work effectively across engineering disciplines and functional organisations.
• Ability to communicate technical concepts to engineers, operations personnel, suppliers, customers, and leadership.
• Customer-focused mindset with a commitment to delivering practical engineering solutions.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.

Physical Demands:

This position is primarily office-based and involves mechanical design, engineering analysis, technical documentation, and collaboration with cross-functional teams. Regular interaction with manufacturing, laboratory, and testing environments is required to support product development and sustainment activities. The role requires frequent computer-based work, participation in technical meetings and reviews, and occasional travel to customer, supplier, manufacturing, and testing locations (less than 25%). Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) must be worn as required when working in manufacturing, laboratory, testing, or customer environments.