Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

The Engineering Operations organization is responsible for driving engineering excellence around safety, quality, delivery and cost.  The team collaborates with Engineering Leaders and cross functional peers to build operational models, organizational strategies, resource planning processes, and workforce development plans intended to create an effective engineering organization for Wabtec. 

How will you make a difference?

The Engineering Operations Leader will lead and coordinate the Engineering Resource planning for all Equipment, Services and Components Projects on both an ongoing basis and in support of the yearly STRAP process.

What will your typical day look like?

• Collaborate cross functionally with HR, P&L Leaders, and Finance leaders to solve complex problems related to resource supply & demand scenarios, budget changes, project schedules, operating plan management, and strategic planning development.

• Develop and monitor metrics to drive execution in the engineering organization, manage the monthly engineering operating rhythm, perform detailed data analysis, and deliver regular executive level reports and presentations that address budget adherence, pressures, variances, resource needs, skill gaps, etc.

• Deliver results on corporate engineering initiatives intended to drive productivity, harmonization, and integration.

• Lead and execute functional improvements to simplify and streamline engineering processes.

• Supporting strategic workforce planning efforts

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university or college

• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Engineering/Technology

• Prior leadership experience

• Statistically literate and familiar with six sigma quality concepts and tools

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Ability to make executive level presentations.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.