Paint & Style Engineer

10070BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

Perform paint and styling duties for new and rebuild locomotives. The engineer in this role will implement customer designs to develop the locomotive paint and style application via 3D CAD designs and drawings for paint, road numbers, decals, stencils, and labels. This role will support multiple market segments worldwide.

Work involves independent judgement, decision making, and creativity. Management is available to provide additional guidance for unusual situations.

Req ID:

10070BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

Required:

• BS Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial, Computer, or equivalent).

Job Title:

Paint & Style Engineer

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

• 3D CAD design in NX and Teamcenter, coordinating design and drafting work with other team members, writing design change requests and manufacturing change requests, working with suppliers to obtain technical data such as SDS and paint samples, and working with production facilities;

• Design responsibility of paint and styling applications for individual projects, with assistance from a senior engineer. Multiple projects will be worked simultaneously;

• Organize meetings with other internal team members and vendors as required;

• Ensure that all health, safety, legal and railroad regulatory (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) requirements as defined are being implemented throughout the process;

• Travel as required.

Qualifications and Experience:

Required:

• Demonstrated analytical abilities where problems are very complex;

• Strong written and oral communication skills;

• Strong personal skills and the ability to work in groups;

• Familiarity with engineering processes and systems;

• Experience in a team environment.

Preferred:

• 1-3 years work experience as an engineer;

• Railroad, locomotive, or other transportation industry experience;

• Familiarity with railroad international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB).

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

• Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-

level lifting or carrying (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment. Depending on assigned project, position may occasionally require motions involved in an industrial working environment, including some low to intense levels of pushing, pulling, climbing, balancing, crouching, stooping, kneeling, reaching, grasping;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85 decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE. Position may require travel as necessary, both domestic and international;

• Emotional Demands – High level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;

• Safety – Position will occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of a Paint & Style Engineer.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

Competitive Salary

401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money

Flexible Spending Accounts

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Time-Off (PTO)

Employee Assistance Plan

Education Assistance Program

Employee Recognition Programs

Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Engineering

Work Location Options:

LaGrange

State::

Illinois