Engineering Manager

It's not just about your career or job title... It's about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it's for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you're in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Our best-in-class Compressed Air team maintains deep domain expertise related to the entire compressed air system performance. Here you'll interact with various internal and external customers to transform compressed air performance across the transportation industry. Our global team consist of engineers that work together to address real word challenges, create customer specific solutions, and develop innovative & reliable products.

How will you make a difference?

The Engineering Manager will provide technical and people leadership to the Compressed Air Systems Engineering Team. Manager will be responsible for integration and execution of two existing teams.

One team is the locomotive compressed air team responsible for concept development, detail design, and validation for compressed air systems used in the rail industry. This includes component selection (compressors, air dryers, reservoirs, piping, sanding, rail cleaners, etc.), packaging/routing, achieving locomotive performance criteria as demonstrated through analysis & validation testing.

The second team is the US based compressor component design team. Responsible for production, service, and reliability programs for existing product basket and install base. As well as strategic vision and technological advances for new product development, introduction & product improvement programs.

Manager in this role will be responsible for ~12-15 direct reports located in both the United States and India. The two teams have historically been independent groups, manager will be responsible to improve knowledge sharing and resource optimization for future success.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's in Mechanical Engineering
• 10+ years of experience in the engineering and product development domains ideally in railway, but automotive and aerospace may be considered.
• Ability and willingness to work "hands-on" in test labs or on locomotives.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a cross-functional, global team environment with demonstrated drive & leadership skills.
• Strong working knowledge of product design and validation approach.
• Demonstrated experience in influencing at all levels of the organization and customer relations.
• Must be able to travel domestically and internationally.

What will your typical day look like?

• Develop a strong and collaborative Engineering Team. With technical expertise in functional areas by driving innovation, execution excellence and process adherence to Wabtec and international standards/practices.
• Participate in long-term planning and contribute to the overall business strategy.
• Partner with Product Management in different P&Ls and Engineering Systems teams to understand available Wabtec technology and match it to the right customer solutions. Define need for new products vs. leveraging new ones vs. where it make sense to partner with other parts of Wabtec or externally.
• Lead the employee performance management through goal setting, timely feedback, development plan, etc., Conduct performance appraisals and participate in salary planning. Develop knowledge transfer and contingency planning.
• Integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise.
• Work closely with Production and Testing teams on long term strategy, drawing system incorporation, equipment consolidation/upgrades, build strategy and BOM consolidation.
• Work closely with Sourcing and Supply Chain teams to ensure strategic partner selection.
• Own team demand plan via proactive project funding reviews, forecast strategy and linked funding channels.
• Demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives.
• Provide support council and recommendations to Section and Executive level management.
• Provide technical support to Sale, Quality and Marketing teams.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with global teams, program managers, technology leaders, downstream operations, and support teams to ensure on-time execution with on-target quality and cost of programs.

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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between
$89,100.00-$126,900.00

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.