Project Engineer

 Engineer, Systems 

LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: Knorr Brake Company | REQUISITION ID: 9573 | JOB GRADE:15  | ON-SITE/REMOTE: On-site 

 

 

 

Knorr Brake Company is the innovative leader in the manufacture and supply of braking systems, passenger doors and climate-control equipment for all types of Mass Transit customers such as: METRO, Light Rail Vehicles, High-Speed Trains, Commuter Rail and Monorail Vehicles for the North America market. We’re part of the Knorr-Bremse Group, the global leader in braking technologies. As part of our team, you’ll collaborate with a world of talented and dedicated colleagues whose sense of purpose complements your own. You’ll find rewarding opportunities, diverse experiences, partnerships, and an unwavering commitment to ethics and integrity. Innovation is part of our DNA. Achievement drives our culture. Learn more today at www.KnorrBrake.com!

 

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Position Summary:

 

The Project Engineer is responsible for the execution of the design and development of HVAC systems and controls for passenger rail transit vehicles. 

The primary objectives of this position are to develop HVAC systems on-time, within the approved budget, and specification complaint while achieving a high level of customer satisfaction and minimizing or mitigating risks.

 

The Project Engineer is responsible for the system design, including system calculations, system drawings, integration, testing, commissioning support, and technical support to other internal departments.  They ensure the progress of the detail design development meets the project requirements, whilst ensuring specification compliance, or waivers are approved.

 

Essential Functions

• Review customer specifications and create clause-by-clause documentation in response 
• Perform system performance calculations
• Prepare technical proposals
• Develop new system specifications and documentation such as system descriptions, tests, and analysis 
• Develop system schematics (piping diagrams) and keep updated
• Create system bill of materials, keep updated, and provide costing/weight estimates per system bill of materials
• Monitor/ensure specification compliance and create waivers when required
• Provide customer “feedback” to design engineers and project management
• Provide engineering task schedule input to project management
• Review and approve customer manuals and training materials produced by the Engineering
• Services Department
• Develop component specifications to meet requirements of the system 
• Provide quarterly project updates to Senior Staff and Department Managers regarding project progress
• Check and verify the documentation created by other Systems Engineers
• Develop new systems for the North American market, with new functions and features based on customer requirements
• Provide technical support for the other Systems Engineers

 

 

 

Skills:

 

• Maintain a safe, clean and healthy environment and ensure the compliance with company's rules and policies.
• Must be able to comply with quality, product safety, and HSE rules, guidelines and regulations.  Be energy conscious, if applicable.
  Must understand and comply with applicable standards. ( i.e.: ISO 9001, ISO 22163, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 50001, AAR, and CMMI).
• Maintain and safeguard business records.                      
• Substitute for the Team Leader for short periods to cover leaves of absence
• When requested, represent the company at customer facing functions such as technical introductory meetings (aka road shows), industry trade shows, or other non-project specific activities that require customer engagement
• Provide support and assistance to other colleagues, as directed, and any other duties as requested.

 

 

 

Knowledge:

 

• Must possess knowledge and practical understanding o