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Mechanical Engineer

Salem, VA, us💼 Full-time💰 $79,100–$79,100🗓 2026-09-15 → 2026-09-25

Core

Lead end-to-end new product development projects for high-performance engineered products in demanding environments, transforming concepts into robust solutions.

Role type

Senior Mechanical Engineer (Product Development)

Builds

New rail equipment and systems for freight and transit sectors

Domain

Rail transportation / Mechanical Engineering

Deliverable

production ML models | product features

Required skills

Mechanical design, 3D CAD (SolidWorks), GD&T, tolerancing analysis, materials science, manufacturing processes, DFM/DFA, project management, supplier selection, Lean principles

Preferred skills

Leadership, problem-solving, time management, self-motivation

Technologies

SolidWorks, 2D drafting tools

Responsibilities

Lead end-to-end new product development projects, define project objectives aligned with technical and business requirements, develop and manage project plans and resources, drive accountability across cross-functional teams, create innovative manufacturable designs, ensure designs meet customer and regulatory requirements, design and execute engineering validation tests, analyze test data and implement design improvements, research and select qualified suppliers, apply Lean principles to improve design-to-production flow, develop technical documentation, communicate design intent and progress to stakeholders

Seniority

Senior, hands-on IC

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