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 Engine & Power Solutions Technology team’s Vision is to creative innovation with purpose.  We are at the heart of Wabtec’s decarbonization journey.  We create solutions that matter to the world & our business. 

Mission: “We deliver robust leading-edge Engine, Turbocharger, Fuel Cell & Cooling Systems technology. We make it real. We drive competitive advantage. Measure us on added value; we help the business to grow and win… we compete & win.”

How will you make a difference?

The Advanced Lead Engineer will provide technical expertise while maintaining responsibility for various aspects of the design, development, validation testing, application and reliability of turbochargers and turbocharger system components in support of current and future engine technology products.  This position is also responsible for the coordination of schedule and budget for these activities, as well as the communication of project status to cross-functional stakeholders.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering field

• Minimum 5 years professional experience related to the design, validation, application or field service of mechanical components or systems

• Demonstrated understanding and experience related to typical design and validation processes such as FMEA and tollgate-style review (PPAP, etc.)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel

• Confident ability to present technical details to an audience of peers and expert reviewers

• Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced, team environment and accommodate shifting priorities

• Willingness to travel (10%)

What will your typical day look like?

• Act as the design lead or provide guidance for the definition of component design and validation plans to deliver fully validated products.

• Leads Turbocharger Reliability and Life Cycle Cost projects while collaborating with engineering management to develop strategies and project plans.

• Work with cross functional teams to support development and production ramp up of new turbocharger products

• Conduct all tasks with an intent to deliver per defined project schedule and budget, and provide timely and accurate communication related to performance versus schedule to project stakeholders and leadership.

• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for testing occurring at a variety of sites, potentially including external vendors, internal labs and on engines both on-site and in the field.

• Conduct all tasks with an intent to deliver per defined project schedules and maintain ownership for communication related to performance versus schedule.

• Provide input to senior engineers and management for effective strategic technical development.

• Travel as needed (approximately 10%) to support testing activity at other Wabtec locations, customers, external vendor sites or other remote testing locations.

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

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.