**10626BR** **PRS Facility Location:** EMD HQ LaGrange, IL - 400 **Job Purpose:** The Design Integration Lead Engineer guides the evolution of the engineering design through multiple stages of the product development cycle. They are responsible for ensuring the design meets the technical requirements of the project as well as delivering the project on time and within the allocated budget. **Req ID:** 10626BR **Company Description:** Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, 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 cradle-to-grave 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 all their rail needs. Forging the bridge between ideas and success, our talented and innovative team members work together to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. As part of a vibrant, global network of business operations, each and every member of our team is important to our success. With headquarters in Albertville, Ala., more than 7,000 dedicated employees serve customers through a network of close to 150 locations around the world. For more information, visit www.progressrail.com and follow @Progress_Rail on Twitter and YouTube. **Education / Training:** • Bachelor’s degree in engineering field relevant to assigned project (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) with thorough understanding of baseline relevant engineering principles; depending on assigned projects, a master’s degree may be required or offset with relevant experience. **Job Title:** Design Integration Lead Engineer **City:** La Grange **Key Job Elements:** • Directing and participating in the design and development of complex engineering projects related to locomotive / engine development to ensure products provide superior customer value in comparison to the competition in terms of features, performance, durability, and quality, with considerations of cost, manufacturing, velocity, and serviceability. • Designing new products and contributing to establishing the product line strategy for the product group. Examples include defining the program, locomotive / engine configuration, and modularity strategy; evaluating new products and competitive products; supporting and advising other engineers, managers, marketing personnel, customers, suppliers, and other process partners. • Manages and coordinates technical feasibility assessment, planning, design optimization, costs/schedule management, risk assessment/mitigation, project communication and on-going production support. • Provides leadership to the product development engineering staff and monitors product development and production processes and activities. • Supporting the fabricating and assembly of prototype and production locomotives / engines. • Consistently applies the latest developments, practices, and technologies to resolve complex technical challenges in one's general area of competence. • Collaborating Globally: Knowledge of effective collaboration techniques and ability to build networks with people from different countries and cultures, think and work with them to bring positive impact and flourishing business results. • Evaluates different viewpoints and reconciles conflicting interests to achieve a collective understanding and a group mission. • Travel as required. **Qualifications and Experience:** • 7-10+ years of experience in product development of complex assemblies or programming as appropriate to the position, engineering experience with a focus on design, materials, R&D, tool design, and manufacturing build sequence, and/or programming as related to the rail industry, knowledge of diesel engines and engine components. • Experience in locomotive design and integration, engineering analysis, and presentations. • Experience in design methodology to create, evaluate, and select from an exhaustive list of design concepts. • Understanding and experience with FEA analysis tools; experience in advanced data analytics used in root cause investigations and new product design. • Very high level of analytical ability and problem-solving skills where problems are very unusual and extremely difficult; Familiarity with Association of American Railroads (AAR) specifications and regional industry standards a plus; experience with ISO requirements. • High level of interpersonal skills with ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Strong communication skills, both written and oral; able to create detailed specifications, procedures, and technical reports: excellent mediator skills required to negotiate technical solutions with domestic and foreign customers and design partners. • Ability to manage, plan, and evaluate the work of others in team situations, leader capable of demonstrating expert coordination and communication of cross-functional and multi-disciplinary engineering teams. • Strong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint). • Ability to travel as required. Essential and Physical Activities Functions • Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to thirty pounds). • Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment. • 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. • Emotional Demands –Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires attention to detail while sustaining very high standards. • Safety – Position is not safety sensitive but requires the use of all PPE adherence to Safety Policies (blue flag etc.) when working in the field or industrial areas. **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 **State::** Illinois **Summary Pay Range:** $113,674.92 - $220,523.00