| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Oct 15, 2025 |
Job Description
Specialist - Mechanical Engineering
About the job
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.
- This is a fixed term role approximately 6 months in length
As the Specialist - Mechanical Engineering, you will report to the Manager, Engineering and Products and work with a team of talented engineers and software developers responsible for designing, developing, and delivering our industry-leading transit electronics solutions. You will work closely with cross-functional teams, including product management, operations, and customer support, to ensure our solutions meet the evolving needs of our customers.
How will you make a difference?
In this role, you will be responsible for, but not limited to:
- Perform all aspects of technical work to meet ISO9001, CMMI and Wabtec Policy requirements as our customers and corporate demand.
- Read and interpret PCB, electrical and mechanical schematics/drawings.
- Design engineering drawings and create drawings in both 2 and 3-dimensional form for fabrication.
- Create accurate drawings, BOMs, Test Instructions, Assembly Instructions, and Wiring Instructions.
- Create detailed design documentation and estimate time to complete task.
- Review drawings, BOMs, Test Instructions, Assembly Instructions, and Wiring Instructions for accuracy.
- Create, maintain, and update part numbers, parts, BOMs, assemblies, and drawings per engineering direction and update the MRP system accordingly.
- Aid in selecting product materials and manufacturing, assembly and testing.
- Provide support to business development teams in preparing and developing various proposal materials to meet tight timelines.
- Support the Engineering Team in ensuring the systems meet all associated design criteria and specifications per the proposal and the contract.
- Participate in project scheduling activities.
- Participate in process improvements and implementations.
- Support the expansion of CMMI processes into Engineering.
- Continue to improve current processes to deliver more efficiently and effectively for the Projects.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, with certificate or qualification in SolidWorks certification.
- Must have 2-4 years of engineering experience with AutoCAD 2024+, SolidWorks 2020+, 3D modeling and 2D drafting, EPDM preferred.
- Knowledge of Pneumatic, Hydraulic and HVAC systems is a plus.
- Able to Travel to customer site for design review meetings (10-25%).
As the Specialist - Mechanical Engineering, your day-to-day responsibilities will include:
- Review, analyze and delivery as per customer contracts is a must.
- Interact with peers, internal stakeholders, vendors and service providers.
- Communicate effectively (verbally and written) with internal and external stakeholders.
- Organize and prioritize your project deliverables.
- Able to meet deadlines and work well under pressure.
- Strive for 100% accuracy in finished documentation with keen eye on details.
- Adaptable to change, learn quickly and independent.
- Able to manage multiple assignments and tasks, set priorities, and adapt to changing conditions and work assignments.
- Manage document revision control and document and technical writing.
- Able to read, understand, and apply procedures.
- Able to work with minimum supervision.
- Use your experience in Manufacturing, Machining, and Assembly in an industrial/manufacturing environment, electrical assembly, and soldering to Create Documents/Drawings used for manufacturing and assembly.
The role may require occasional travel to customer sites, which may involve standing, observing small writing and labels, climbing, and wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) as necessary.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in Canada for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background check.
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.