Job Summary

Mechanical Engineering group at WITEC, supports a multitude of business units across the globe and various projects/product lines, in the mechanical design, drawing generation and finite element (FEA) calculation areas. As a key member of this group dealing with providing design detailing solutions for business problems recent developments within Transit Engineering, the job responsibilities are laid out as hereunder:

Key Result Areas

- Design and development of Transit Engineering products, in adherence to robust Engineering RD processes.
- Ensure projects are delivered within the cost and schedule objectives defined by the Business Units, with a sustained focus on achieving high-quality outcomes
- Responsible for project planning, scope assessment, concept development, technical risk mitigation through engineering analysis and calculations, DFMEA, DFX, detailed design with comprehensive test plans, design validation, documentation, and release.
- Collaborate with local and global cross-functional teams, including FEA, Electrical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Software, Product and Program Management, on the design modification and the selection and of OEM components.
- Work with potential suppliers to ensure parts can be manufactured as per performance and cost objectives.
- Knowledge of structural analysis and simulation tools (FEA), with the ability to interpret results and drive design decisions.
- Develop complex 3D models and 2D manufacturing drawings, including BOMs, layouts, detailed assembly drawings, and component drawings.
- Should have working knowledge in SolidWorks and Teamcenter (or equivalent PLM systems)
- Support different activities for analysis, proposals,



Testing Validation, manufacturing, assembly, tooling, and inspection
- Should have knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, casting design, and machining / manufacturing process
- Ability to interpret engineering inputs, requirements, and specifications, and accurately estimate the effort and execution hours required for project deliverables.
- Strong understanding and practical application of GDT and tolerance stack-up analysis.
- Working knowledge of ASME, ISO, and EN standards; exposure to international transit/rail industry standards will be an added advantage.
- Good understanding of welding principles, fabrication methods, and applicable AWS/ISO welding standards.
- Should have good knowledge of engineering materials including carbon and stainless steel, and heat treatment process
- Hands-on experience in Engineering Change Management processes, ECR/ECO, ensuring effective evaluation, implementation, and closure of engineering changes
- Review and provide technical guidance on peerswork to ensure quality, accuracy, and compliance with engineering standards and best practices

Desired Characteristics
- Experience in working with Global teams in a MNC type of set up
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Effective presentation and stakeholder management skills
- Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills
- Team-oriented with a proactive mindset
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Qualification
- Bachelors / masters degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 8 years of experience in mechanical design for industrial products or heavy engineering applications.

📌 Lead Engineer, Mechanical (Bengaluru)
🏢 Wabtec
📍 Bengaluru