Senior Mechanical Engineer Job ID: 10062 Business Unit: Long Island Rail Road Location: Various, United States Regular/Temporary: Regular Department: General Mgr Fleet Engineering Date Posted: Jan 8, 2025 Description Title: Senior Mechanical Engineer Department: Maintenance of Equipment Post Date: 1/08/2025 Close Date: 1/22/2025 Hay Point Eval: 634 Salary Range: $93,151- $122,260 Position Class: Safety Sensitive Location: Various Reports To: Managing Engineer - Mechanical This is a Non-Represented Position. Please note that this position has been designated as a “Policy Maker” pursuant to the New York State Public Officers Law & the MTA Code of Ethics. As such, you will be required to complete a Financial Disclosure Statement that will be provided to you by the New York State Joint Commission on Public Ethics. This position is eligible for telework which is currently one day per week. New hires are eligible to apply 30 days after their effective date of hire. SUMMARY Perform, manage and coordinate mechanical engineering functions. Responsible for research, development, planning, design and modification of mechanical components and systems and coordinate related equipment maintenance activities. Develop and supervise design, modifications and troubleshooting activities of mechanical systems such as door systems, brake systems, car body systems, machines, and rail car truck assemblies. Perform, direct and coordinate engineering and technical personnel in the design and development of methods and procedures for testing, performing maintenance tasks and analyzing material specifications and setting standards. Coordinate and conduct testing, teardown inspection and failure analysis of rolling stock systems and components and document results. Develop procedures, material requirements, and maintenance intervals in support of maintenance programs based on results of analyses. RESPONSIBILITIES Responsibilities may include but are not limited to: + Manage and coordinates engineering analysis and design for purchasing new or rebuilding, modifying, changing, improving existing Electrical Multiple Units, coaches, or locomotive systems and components in support of obsolescence mitigation, reliability improvement and shop maintenance activities. + Develop and evaluate mechanical drawings. + Develop maintenance instructions and test procedures (MIL, ECL, MR) in support of rail car maintenance. + Develop specifications for purchase of components and services to support maintenance of rail cars. + Supervise subordinate staff in the performance of their engineering activities providing engineering and technical assistance as deemed necessary. + Evaluate bid proposals for rail rolling stock components and services. + Perform other assignments as requested by Senior Management. + Select, develop and motivate personnel within the department. Provide career development for subordinates. Provide prompt and effective coaching and counseling. Responsible for discipline/termination of employees when necessary. Review direct reports and approve performance appraisals. Promote safe work practices and provide safe working conditions. Create a professional environment that respects individual differences and enables all employees to develop and contribute to their full potential. + Research and development of equipment, components, systems and material in support of maintenance programs and service demands. + Evaluate failures of components to determine root cause. + Develop and evaluate work scope, maintenance intervals and bills of material for rolling stock systems and components. + Ensure a safe working environment and adherence to guidelines of company safety policies and procedures. Lead by example. QUALIFICATIONS A) + Bachelor’s degree in the field of Mechanical Engineering + Must possess 7-10 years of work experience (Mechanical Engineering) within a railcar maintenance facility or similar organization in the manufacturing or production industry + A minimum of 3 years should be at a supervisory or management level + Must be knowledgeable with equipment design, engineering drawings, work measurement, material specifications, maintenance and production tasks standards, etc. + Must have extensive mechanical engineering experience utilizing CADD and other design and engineering tools and techniques + Sound Technical Writing and communication skills (oral and written) + Must have ability to work under pressure in troubleshooting and analyzing engineering and maintenance issues that will impact train and equipment operations + Must have experience with creation of mechanical drawings + Must be able to manage and coordinate activities of craft, supervisory and professional personnel + Must be able to supervise team tasks to accomplishment. Must have ability to co-manage with Equipment Engineering and departmental goals B) Preferred/Desirable Skills + Knowledge of shop craft labor agreements + Extensive experience with AutoCAD application + Extensive experience with ANSYS or other FEA application + Knowledge of work conditions in a union shop environment + Extensive experience performing stress analysis of mechanical components OTHER INFORMATION In addition to meeting the minimum requirements of the position, the selection process may include, but is not limited to, a pre-screening. assessment (i.e., physical, written and/ or practical evaluation) and interview. Candidates forfeit further consideration in the process if they fail to participate in any step of the process when scheduled. Make up dates/times will not be given. In addition, LIRR employee applicants must be in their current position for the 12 months immediately preceding the close date of this posting and must possess a satisfactory work. history, including attendance and discipline record. A record of more than ten sick days without medical documentation in two of the last three years is considered unsatisfactory attendance. Not all qualified applicants are guaranteed an interview due to the competitive selection. process. A medical examination and safety sensitive drug/alcohol test may also be required. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY MTA and its subsidiary and affiliated agencies are Equal Opportunity Employers, including with respect to veteran status and individuals with disabilities. The MTA encourages qualified applicants from diverse backgrounds, experiences, and abilities, including military service members, to apply.