Engineer

Job Purpose

Designs, analyzes, tests, and validates products and subsystems for performance/reliability improvement and cost reduction. Supports manufacturing and field service for new and existing components and designs. Designs and supports manufacturing solutions and collaborates with other supporting groups to rapidly develop new

applications for a wide range of various locomotive systems within assigned functional area.

Req ID

11851BR

Work Location Options

Northern Kentucky

City

Taylor Mill

State:

Kentucky

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Key Job Elements

Duties and responsibilities (Note: duties/qualifications required will depend on assigned division)

• Provides direction to designers and drafters in the creation and modification of engineering drawings and

models;

• Supports production by diagnosing and solving problems with materials and processes to maintain or improve quality;
• Leads design reviews for assigned systems and participates in reviews for other systems; works with

vendors and suppliers to specify new components and select appropriate components for designs; collaborates with engineers of other disciplines to integrate components into higher-level machine designs;

• Supports operations and service organizations in implementing and maintaining product through life

cycle; works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and supporting functions to identify and

address any issues affecting productivity and quality;

• Responsible for new product development, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods; utilizes data to plan and strategize countermeasures for equipment and process issues;
• Develops, writes, and coordinates Design Change Requests (DCR) and Manufacturing Change Requests

(MCR) processes;

• Remains current on engineering resources and new products/processes; completes assigned Required

Learning modules;

• Conducts testing and inspections at manufacturing and customer sites as required;
• Communicates with supply chain to purchase necessary components;
• Leads and manages projects, trains engineers and team members to ensure other functions meet appropriate specifications;
• Performs additional job-related duties and special projects as assigned. Advanced Duties and responsibilities (Note: duties/qualifications required will depend on assigned division)
• Manages projects, checks other engineers’ work, trains new employees, and communicates with customers when necessary;
• Leads and manages projects, trains engineers and team members to ensure other functions meet appropriate specifications;
• Works closely with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and supporting functions to identify and address

any issues affecting productivity and quality;

• Responsible for new product development, manufacturing processes, and assembly methods; utilizes data to plan and strategize countermeasures for equipment and process issues;
• Develops, writes, and coordinates Design Change Requests (DCR) and Manufacturing Change Requests

(MCR) processes;

• Coordinates the manufacturing launch of new/revised products including goals and evaluating results;
• Reformulates the development and testing processes to match with latest industry standards and makes

sure the team is aligned with the process and deliverables to meet the target goals; works with suppliers

or redesigning and validating new designs as necessary;

• Reformulates the development and testing processes to match with latest industry standards and makes

sure the team is aligned with the process and deliverables to meet the target goals; works with suppliers

or redesigning and validating new designs as necessary.

Essential And Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial

environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting

(up to 30 pounds);

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an

industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as

exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and

other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;

• Emotional Demands –Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a

Education / Training

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering with 1-5+ years of experience (depending on position) in engineering,

including experience in manufacturing, transportation, and/or machinery industries; hand tools experience; some engineering experience (mechanical/electrical)

Qualifications And Experience

Skill Level Progression:

• Engineer III – 0-2 years Exp/ 2-4 Years in grade – Works with Senior Engineers on singular

projects;

• Engineer II – 2-4 years Exp/ 2-4 Years in grade – Independent work, regularly check by Senior

Engineers, Small Project Level responsibilities;

• Engineer I – 4-8 years Exp/ 4-8 Years in grade – Creates and manages project plans;
• Competent in engineering design/CAD software; able to perform standard engineering design calculations

(stress, strain, heat transfer, pipe flows, etc.);

• Knowledge of diesel engines and engine components; locomotive engineering background preferred;

shop level locomotive experience beneficial;

• Knowledge of applied mechanics, vibrations, fluid dynamics, thermodynamics, heat transfer, and

manufacturing techniques;

• Proficiency in 2D and 3D CAD software; ability to accurately design, CAD and check a project with minimal

supervision;

• Proficiency in computer programs relevant to assigned position, e.g., Matlab, PSIM, PLEX, NX Unigraphics,

SAP, ERP LN 10.7, BAAN ERP, FEA, Autodesk Inventor, AutoCAD 2D, and Progress Rails specific programs

and applications;

• Ability to read and understand specification and standards documents; proficient in interpreting and

creating engineering drawings;

• Experience with project estimating and order management;
• Strong familiarity with railstandards;
• Communication skills (both oral and written), multi-tasking, and organizationalskills;
• Strong attention to detail;strong problem solving, investigative and collaborative skills;
• High level of interpersonal skills; ability to work together in a team environment;
• Proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) MS Teams and/or Cisco WebEx.

Benefits

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• 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.
• Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines. EEO Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Job Category

Engineering

PRS Facility Location

Decoursey, KY - Trackworks - 016