Sr Railcar Product Engineer

at GATX Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Sr Railcar Product Engineer
Job Locations

US-IL-Chicago

ID 
2023-3688  

Category 
Engineering  

Position Type 
Full Time
Overview

Founded in 1898 and headquartered in Chicago, IL, GATX Corporation (NYSE: GATX) is an industry leader with 125+ years of success-success that is powered by our people. We are proud of our high-performance culture, hard-working and enthusiastic management team, and beautiful office space in the Willis Tower.
At GATX, we hire the best and offer our employees a dynamic, energetic, collaborative environment to enable them to make an impact from day one. Enjoy the perks and benefits of a global company with the close-knit culture and community of a much smaller one. In the same way we strive to empower our customers to propel the world forward, we are dedicated to providing our people with the tools and resources they need to move forward in their careers. And, thanks to our employees, in 2023 we were named one of Chicago's Top Workplaces by the Chicago Tribune for the fourth time!
This HYBRID position supports the railcar product engineering function for a group of railcar product codes. The incumbent is part of a team that delivers product specifications, work instructions, and support to procure, optimize and maintain a portfolio of railcar products that meet or exceed customer, GATX, and regulatory requirements. This position requires expert-level experience in railcar engineering and proven ability to lead others to achieve impactful results with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

Execute railcar modification programs for a group of product codes
Deliver feasibility and cost assessment in response to railcar modification inquiries
Administer AAR approved design specifications to the repair network
Lead or participate on cross functional teams in developing and administering complex railcar modifications
Support a product routing process that delivers GATX and customer technical requirements to the service network
Support the ongoing development and administration of the GATX maintenance program for a group of railcar products
Deliver first line technical support to the maintenance organization
Utilize a cross functional approach in the creation and optimization of product based railcar maintenance instructions
Investigate and address railcar performance issues as identified through reliability surveillance, quality metrics, and customer feedback
Participate in or support mechanical / reliability analysis activities
Develop fleet remediation programs and support execution
Support cross-functional efforts to improve maintenance, such as best practice teamwork, standard work development, equipment and tooling standardization and the like.
Railcar product specifications and standards
Administer GATX railcar component standards and monitor performance
Participate in review of specifications and standards for new car orders
Railcar product support
Support training initiatives
Troubleshoot railcar or railcar component performance issues
Respond to technical inquiries from shops
Support customers' product needs through inquiry response, troubleshooting, and on-site problem solving as needed.
Scope of Work:
Interacts with shops and FMA's to administer product specific engineering instructions and requirements. Interacts with FPM's and ASL's to develop railcar modification instructions that meet market and customer needs. Interact with Quality team to support training, investigate customer rejects, and clarify engineering requirements.

Qualifications

Education and/or Experience required:
Bachelor degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, or Mechanical Engineering, or related technical field.
5+ years experience in railcar engineering is required.
Proficient knowledge of relevant rules and regulations is required.
Must be computer literate with proficiency in Microsoft office suite products and / or related software.
Key Competencies:
Strong technical aptitude
Well organized and detail oriented including effective time management ability
Customer focused
Effective written and verbal communicator.
Strong people skills, ability to gain trust and confidence
Results orientation. Passion to complete the task
Ability to build strong strategic relationships both internally and externally
Proven ability to lead others to achieve impactful results with minimal supervision.
Other:
Moderate travel as necessary to visit repair facilities, customers and attend industry meetings, up to 20%.
Must be physically able to climb on equipment within a maintenance facility, stand on feet for extended periods in a plant environment.
NOTE: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level... For full info follow application link.

GATX embraces diversity and we are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to building a team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.