Lead Engineer - Mechanical Drives
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Oct 29, 2026. First seen by Alion on Oct 28, 2026. Wabtec scores B on the Alion truth index.
Essa posição é para atuar presencialmente em Contagem, MG.
Who will you be working with?
Our best-in-class Mechanical Drives team maintains deep domain expertise related to Locomotive wheels, axles, gears & gearcases, Off-Highway Vehicle transmission assemblies, bearings, seals, and lubricants. Here you’ll interact with various internal and external customers on a global team of engineers that work together to address real word challenges, create customer specific solutions, and develop innovative & reliable products.
How will you make a difference?
The Mechanical Drives Engineer will collaborate with a global cross functional team to lead concept development, detail design, and validation for both Locomotive applications as well as Off-Highway Vehicles used in the Mining Industry.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor's degree from in Mechanical, Aerospace, Industrial, or Structural Engineering.
- Experience in mechanical structures engineering.
- Experience with mechanical structures, seals on mobile equipment, in rail and/or mining industries.
What will your typical day look like? ·
- Mechanical structure (seals, gearcases, wheels, axles, shafts, gears, castings, bearings, housings) design, analysis, and validation leading detailed design reviews with internal and/or external stakeholders.
- Developing and preparing instructions for assembly methods and constraints monitoring and communicating project status, business issues, and significant developments.
- Fatigue evaluation and life predictions - parent material SN curves, weld evaluation, etc.
- Support the Sourcing function in development and execution of strategic Sourcing initiatives including vendor qualifications and validation testing.
- Support factory for equipment builds issue resolution & build quality verification.
- Provide root cause analysis interfacing with leadership and customer.
- Execute service productivity projects, evaluating performance versus cost trade-offs.
- You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Benefits
At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:
- Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
- Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
- Profit Sharing
- Private Pension Plan
- Meal Policy according to location
- Life Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
- Headspace - mental health app
- Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
- Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
- Extended Maternity Leave
- Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
- Language Incentive Policy
- Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
- Wellhub
- Pharmacy Assistance
All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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