9414BR

PRS Facility Location:

Montgomery, AL MOW - 080

Job Purpose:

Responsible for design, technical review, development, testing, and production support of assigned engineering

project within Progress Rail. Performs activities as they relate to new product development, order

support/certification, product problem resolution. Projects may include engine components/systems, electronics

design, updates of new or aftermarket orders, new product development, software development, or other

engineering programs. Pursues and implements cost savings and reliability in those systems or components to

enhance the company’s products.

Req ID:

9414BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering field relevant to assigned project (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) with thorough understanding of baseline relevant engineering principles; depending on assigned project, a master’s degree may be required or offset with relevant experience.

Job Title:

Project Engineer

City:

Montgomery

Key Job Elements:

• Develops comprehensive project plans and technical

systematic solutions for engineering development

projects; performs testing and troubleshooting of

designed components or activities;

• Company subject matter specialist for all assigned

components, responsible for answering questions from

anyone in the organization;

• Works with other engineering groups, suppliers,

purchasing, plant personnel, etc. to modernize and

upgrade products and support build programs;

• Responsible for providing production and ongoing

mechanical expertise for specification, design, and

development of assigned components/projects;

• Measures project performance using appropriate project

management tools and techniques;

• Works with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality

engineers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues to

keep product delivery on time;

• Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives;

maintains relationship with relevant stakeholders;

• Coordinates with functional managers to acquire

resources to execute project tasks/deliverables;

• Generates correct engineering documentation to support

production activities; writes documents to

provide engineering authority and to release technical

data and designs;

• Directs drafting resources to complete drawing work

order tasks to meet production schedules;

• Reviews technical documents, simulations, and analyses;

provides guidance on design iterations;

• Creates test instructions based on customer

requirements and applicable international standards or

regulatory requirements;

• Directs testing to perform validation testing, analyze

data, verify performance against requirements and

document results;

• Specifies/approves substitutions when required; deals

with parts obsolescence issues and provides

guidance;

• Implements engineering changes by writing, issuing,

reviewing, and closing out change documents;

• Attends order meetings, develops resource estimates,

manages weekly production order tasks, and

manages team to meet requirements;

• Participates in determining solutions of engineering-

related product problems (root cause);

• Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 7+ years of experience in product development of

complex assemblies or programming as appropriate to

the position; engineering experience with a focus on

design, materials, R&D, and manufacturing and/or

programming as related to the rail industry; knowledge

of diesel engines and engine components;

• Experience in Project Management tools and techniques;

demonstrated experience in development and

design needed to meet railway industry needs; proven

project management experience with engineering

development of complex engineering solutions;

• Experience in advanced data analytics used in root cause

investigations and new product design;

• High level of analytical ability; Familiarity with

Association of American Railroads (AAR) specifications

and regional industry standards a plus; experience with

ISO requirements;

• High level of interpersonal skills with ability to work

effectively in a team environment;

• Proficiency in tools: MS Project or Liquid Planner,

MATLAB, Simulink, dSPACE, TI DSP, PSIM, CANalyzer,

CANape, CAT-ET, Perl, Python, SourceTree, Jira, Git, IBM

Rational, PeerReview Complete, EN5012X RAMS,

PLC 5-5000, TeamCenter, CAD, PDM, Rhapsody, DOORS,

etc. as appropriate to the position;

• Strong communication skills, both written and oral; able

to create detailed specifications, procedures, and

technical reports;

• Strong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel,

Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint reading.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Quality

State::

Alabama