Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today! KBC Careers The Mechanical System Engineer is responsible for the execution of the design and development of pneumatic and/or hydraulic brake systems, track brakes, and controls for passenger rail transit vehicles. The Mechanical System Engineers are assigned the title of Project Engineer for the projects they are responsible for effecting. The primary objectives of this position are to develop the braking systems on-time, within the approved budget, and specification compliant while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and minimizing or mitigating risks. The Project Engineer is the primary technical contact with the customer and end user. The Project Engineer is responsible for the system design, including system calculations, system drawings, integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical support to other internal departments. They ensure the progress of the detail design development meets the project requirements, whilst ensuring specification compliance, or waivers are approved. Job Requirements: Required Skills The major responsibilities of this position are as follows: Review customer specifications and create clause-by-clause documentation in response Perform system performance calculations Prepare technical proposals Develop system specifications and documentation such as system descriptions, tests, and analysis Develop system schematics (piping diagrams) and keep updated Create system bill of materials, keep updated, and provide costing/weight estimates per system bill of materials Monitor/ensure specification compliance and create waivers when required Provide customer feedback to design engineers and project management Provide engineering task schedule input to project management Review and approve customer manuals and training materials produced by the Engineering Services Department Develop component specifications to meet requirements of the system Provide quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules and regulations. Be energy conscious, if applicable Competencies Broad experience and good theoretical knowledge of engineering principals Physics (brake calculations, air consumption calculations, thermal calculations, etc. based on Knorr models) Value Engineering Fluid dynamics Strength of Materials Electrical/Electronics Operation of computerized test equipment and software Communication Proficiency Organization Skills and Teamwork Time Management Problem Solving Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets, and fax machines. At times, the mechanical systems engineer will visit customers at their facilities, which may be manufacturing plants, maintenance depots, or test tracks. Travel Must be able to travel on short notice and sometimes for several weeks at a time (typically travel should be 20% or less). Senior level positions demand erratic periods of unscheduled travel, such as: 1-5 days/week for 1-3 week periods. Position will require international travel. Required Experience *LI-NBC-MT1 Required Education and Experience Bachelor s Degree required in a related field such as Mechanical, Electrical, or Mechatronic Engineering 5+ years of experience preferred What does Knorr Brake Company have to offer you? Competitive Health Benefits Company Paid Life and Disability Benefits Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts 401 (k) Plan Educational Assistance Free Passes to Local Attractions Free Gym memberships Additional Discount Offerings Volunteer Paid Time Off Paid Vacation Paid Sick Leave Company Paid Holidays Monthly Employee Welfare Events and Volunteer Opportunities We are an equal opportunity employer. Employment selection and related decisions are made without regard to sex, race, age, disability, religion, national origin, color or any other protected class. *LI-NBC-MT1 *LI-MT #cbkbc *LI-NBC-MT1