Design & Applications Engineering Assistant

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company's new website at: ~~~ .

It's not just about your career... or your job title...it's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters...do things that haven't been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Job Summary: Assist drafting department with clerical and administrative support.

Essential Job Functions:

• Answer incoming calls and assist caller when able or transfers to appropriate personnel.

• Process completed or revised engineering drawings.

• Maintain and distribute reference materials.

• Review and organize documents from e-mails and mailings.

• Distribute drawings to L&M Plant locations per policy guidelines.

• Assist with file searches and other ECOs.

• Responsible for organizing and managing files.

• In charge of filing, data entry, photo copying and special projects.

• Assist other departments, within abilities, in regards to questions on drawings or files.

• Liable for ordering and maintaining supplies for drafting inventory.

• Edit and proofread documents and computer entries to ensure accuracy.

• Perform work in a safe manner and follow all safety guidelines and procedure.

• Domestic and international travel required and could include weekend travel depending on the project.

• Performs related work or job duties as required by supervisor.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required for Entry Level:

Ability to delegate tasks, identify needs and propose solutions.

• Awareness of supervisory principles and techniques.

• Must have skills needed to understand and interpret policy and procedures.

• Plan, assign, review, and evaluate employee's work.

• Communicate in English effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means.

• Demonstrate maturity, intelligence, cooperation, and discretion.

• Work effectively with fellow employees and independently.

• Experience using SolidWorks with 3-D design or similar software.

• Proficient in using Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Power Point, and Outlook.

• Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug and background test.

Minimum Qualifications for Application:

2 year degree in drafting or pre-engineering.

Preferred Qualifications:

Knowledge of Epicor, Ultimate software or similar ERP system.

Experience in Lean Manufacturing, 5S, or Six Sigma.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world's toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.