Applications Engineer

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Napier turbochargers are a high-end technology firm driving the advancement of turbocharging, supporting the development of the next generations of reciprocation engines. Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for an Applications Engineer to join a well-established business designing, manufacturing, and testing industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.

How will you make a difference?

Reporting to the Chief Applications Engineer, your primary role as an Applications Engineer is to ensure our customers receive the optimum turbocharger solution to meet their engine requirements. To achieve this, the role requires close liaison with the customer, commercial and engineering teams. Seniority at Senior, Principal, Specialist level will depend upon qualifications and experience.

What will your typical day look like?

• Be the engineering voice of the customer liaising to develop performance solutions for new engine platforms.
• Oversee small multi-disciplinary projects both internal and external.
• Provide input into NAPIER’s forward product development strategy.
• Work closely supporting NAPIER’s aerodynamic design and R&D departments in the testing and development.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Automotive Engineering, or a related field.
• Experience in reciprocating engine/turbocharger performance simulation and testing is desirable.
• Proficient in engine simulation software (preferably GT Power).
• Experience in leading projects (preferred).
• Strong analytical skills for developing performance solutions
• Effective communication of complex technical issues, both internally and externally
• Comfortable presenting internally and externally.

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.