About the role#
The Maintenance Support Department develops maintenance and overhaul programs for the New York City Transit subway fleet. This role focuses on the development and maintenance of Bills of Materials (BOM) used in the repair of subway equipment. You will help ensure the integrity of the maintenance program and the state of good repair for the subway fleet.
What you'll do#
- Evaluate vendor-submitted materials, parts catalogs, and documentation for compliance with applicable standards.
- Identify and resolve issues related to parts and contractual deliveries, including conducting audits to ensure contract compliance.
- Support the classification and maintenance of commodity records in the Material Standards database.
- Review engineering drawings, parts catalogs, and technical data to verify dimensional, material, and manufacturing requirements.
- Review PPEC submissions, track approvals, and coordinate First Article Inspections or Engineering Tests.
- Prepare and update part catalog information, including material descriptions, manufacturer data, and usage within specific car classes.
- Collaborate with Engineering, Procurement, Maintenance, and Quality Assurance teams to resolve material or specification discrepancies.
- Maintain records of reviews, decisions, and correspondence to ensure traceability.
- Contribute to the development and maintenance of engineering standards, SMS work scopes, and overhaul manuals.
- Participate in field visits, inspections, and teardowns to collect technical data and verify part configurations.
What you'll need#
- A baccalaureate degree with a major in electrical, mechanical, civil, transportation, or aerospace engineering, or computer engineering, computer science, or cybersecurity.
- Ability to apply basic engineering principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office and various measurement tools and techniques.
- Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
- Ability to read technical drawings and documentation.
- Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills.
- Selected candidates must pass a full background investigation covering employment and education.
- TA applicants must have permanent civil service status in the title or hold a reachable list number.
Location & details#
- Location: Coney Island Maintenance & Overhaul Shop, Brooklyn, New York.
- Modality: On-site.
- Schedule: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM.
About Metropolitan Transportation Authority
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority operates a large transit network serving 15.3 million people across New York City, Long Island, southeastern New York State, and Connecticut. It consists of six agencies including subway, bus, and commuter rail systems alongside bridge and tunnel operations. The organization manages the largest bus fleet in the country and provides approximately 2.6 billion trips annually. It is a government agency based in New York City with over 21,000 employees.
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