Entry Level R&D Mechanical Engineer Jobs in Erie, PA

Quest Global delivers world-class end-to-end engineering solutions by leveraging our deep industry knowledge and digital expertise. By bringing together technologies and industries, alongside the contributions of diverse individuals and their areas of expertise, we are able to solve problems better, faster. This multi-dimensional approach enables us to solve the most critical and large-scale challenges across the aerospace & defense, automotive, energy, hi-tech, healthcare, medical devices, rail and semiconductor industries.

We are looking for humble geniuses, who believe that engineering has the potential to make the impossible possible; innovators, who are not only inspired by technology and innovation, but also perpetually driven to design, develop, and test as a trusted partner for Fortune 500 customers. As a team of remarkably diverse engineers, we recognize that what we are really engineering is a brighter future for us all. If you want to contribute to meaningful work and be part of an organization that truly believes when you win, we all win, and when you fail, we all learn, then we’re eager to hear from you.

The achievers and courageous challenge-crushers we seek, have the following characteristics and skills:

Mechanical Engineer will play the key role of supporting Locomotive Truck (Bogie) sub system development and ensure design complies with subsystem / System level requirements.

What You Will Do:

• Perform the design and development of Truck subsystem and its components for locomotives following robust Engineering Process.
• Capture and consolidate all requirements, develop & finalize concepts with Trade-off analysis, identify technical risks and develop mitigation plans, coordinate the Truck component interface with other subsystems and ensure compliance with customer and regulatory specifications.
• Design of locomotive Truck components covering various types of projects like NPI, requisition, productivity, service productivity & reliability etc.
• Must complete projects by adhering to customer processes and guide cross functional teams to support assigned projects; meeting business standards and program / product requirements.
• Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and leverage it for training/ leaning and effort optimization.

What You Will Bring:

• Bachelors /master’s degree in mechanical engineering with minimum 1 year of design experience in Locomotive truck/ automotive suspension & steering/ automotive chassis / heavy fabrication engineering area.
• Should have engineering experience on heavy fabrication components engineering, welded & bolted joints, strain gauging, and etc.
• Technical understanding and capabilities in component design and ability to lead component design / selection like spring, damper, rubber bushings, elastomeric pads etc.
• Demonstrated interpersonal Skills to interface effectively with cross functional teams. Should be able to resolve inter sub-system issues through specific actions.
• Experience of guiding CAD team to develop 3-D models and packaging concepts & drawing needs.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.

Desired Characteristics

• Master degree in Mechanical Engineering / Aerospace etc
• Good understanding of rail standards such as AAR, EN, RGS, UIC, and APTA standards etc.
• Good understanding of manufacturing processes including fabrication, casting, forging and mechanical assembly procedures and component validation
• Experience performing dynamic simulations (from model build, model simulation to results interpretation) on Car/ Truck/ Bus/ Locomotive using MSC ADAMS or VI-Rail Software to evaluate road/track/rail performance parameters.
• Experience performing finite element analysis with hyperworks, ANSYS classic tools

Work Requirements:

This role is considered an on-site position located in Erie, PA
•    You must be able to commute to and from the location with your own transportation arrangements to meet the required working hours.  

•    Shop floor environment, which may include but not limited to extensive walking, and ability to lift up to 40 lbs.

Full-time (Regular)

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching 
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Referral program
• Vision insurance
• Short/Long Term Disability