Friction Engineer – Development
Job Description
- Knowledge on process development for brake block/pad applications.
- Lead development programs of friction products.
- Understand and execute product development.
- Understand physical tests of friction products.
- Prepare documentation and reports.
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.
Key missions of the position:
To lead the development programs of friction products on brake blocks/ pads.
Responsibilities
Main responsibilities:
Understand the friction products and execute the product development.
Basic understanding on material characteristics used in brake pads/blocks.
Knowledge on process development for brake block/pad applications will be added advantage.
Work out the development plans, test setups as required for the application and customer specifications.
Understand the physical tests of friction products.
Customer complaint and failure analysis activities.
Prepare the documentation and reports.
Interface and communicate with both internal and external customers on technical problems and their solutions.
Suggest process improvements to manufacturing to achieve the process capability and manufacture friction products to meet required specification.
People Management: No
Budget Management: No
Required Candidate Profile
Education/Training
Engineering degree or B.Sc/M.Sc/B.E/,
Expertise in friction related products like brake pad/block
Professional Experience
Experience of 2 to 6 years in brake pad/block development, engineering
Working experience and good knowledge on friction products and development
Competence & Level
MS office : Medium
Autocad : Medium
Communication : Medium
Problem Solving : Medium
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.
