Job Description

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.

Wabtec Passenger Transit (WPT) is a leader in the design and manufacture of brake equipment, mechanical and electric couplers, and associated electronic control systems for mass transit trains worldwide. Our parent company is headquartered in Pittsburgh, PA with manufacturing sites across the world. Log on to www.wabtec.com for more information.

The Brake Product Engineering team at Wabtec Passenger Transit designs and develops components of the transit braking system including but not limited to: Disc, Calipers, Disc Brake Units, Tread Brake Units, Track Brakes, Air Generation and Treatment Units (Air Compressor, Motor, Air Dryer, Power and Control Boxes), Valves, Portions, Pneumatronic devices, Electronic devices and circuit cards, Firmware and Software according to internal and external customer specifications.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Accountable for technical and managerial oversight of the Brake Product Engineering Teams which include Bogie Brake, Brake Control, Electronic/Software, and Air Generation and Treatment all residing in WPT.
• Applies the understanding of the industry and how own area of responsibility contributes to the achievement of objectives. Puts customer needs as the centric point of decisions. Is savvy with finance models and how to optimize results. Develops business acumen inside teams. Keeps good relationships with customers (internal and external). Looks for customer's feedback and ideas for improvement
• Develops business plans, including goals, resources, tools, and budgets to deliver them according to organizational objectives. Anticipates resource challenges and develops contingency plans. Adapts to changes and unforeseen topics to guarantee successful impact
• Acts and supports multiple and diverse teams to reach excellence. Is able to propose breakthrough/innovative ideas which eventually create value for own organization
• Has a broad and comprehensive understanding of concepts, theories, and principles of engineering and good knowledge of other disciplines. Where not available, defines standards and procedures for others to follow. Interfaces effectively internally and externally with technical and nontechnical stakeholders. Develops technical knowledge that serves the company strategy.
• Encourages teams to change behaviors and processes when appropriate for the business. Sees change as an opportunity and conveys positive messages around new challenges.
• Acts as a team builder, focusing on talents inside and outside the team. Promotes development using different tools: exposure, new projects, training, mentorship, etc. Pursues the growth of each member of their direct team. Leads by example to their managers.
• Identifies opportunities to foster One Wabtec culture, and coaches team members and leaders on "cross" collaboration. Promotes spaces and projects for sharing and collaboration. Looks for new ways to communicate, processes and tools that foster effective collaboration
• Is in constant communication with the team and peers. Assures the vision is clear and deployed. Gives continuous feedback, coaching the team members. Creates a two-way communication mode with team members and peers. Demonstrates an active listening skill.
• Actively looks to build a diverse team with different backgrounds and perspectives and incorporates feedback from diverse team members. Shapes team's behavior by welcoming and inviting diverse opinions and ideas. Openly speaks and coaches the team to embrace diversity and create an inclusive work environment.

Minimum Qualifications: (To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.)

• BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering from a university recognized by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, ABET.
• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in mechanical design, preferably in a manufacturing industry that involves machining and assembly.
• Demonstrated success in managing technical teams

Competencies,󱄗󰢃 Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Sound knowledge and demonstration of engineering principles.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Experience with 3D CAD modeling and 2D drafting, preferably SolidWorks. Other applications could be Catia V5 or NX.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products

Authority: (Defined decision making level. The Plant General Manager and is the main authority at site level. To be able to give authority, any employee in the organization shall first receive it from their manager or upper level, up to the General Manager.)

All WPT employees have the authority to stop the process they are performing, should the process become unsafe or the outputs non-conforming.

Physical Demands: (The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• Employee is regularly required to talk and hear.
• Employee is frequently required to sit and occasionally required to stand, walk, and handle items in an office environment.
• Employee travel is expected to be less than 25% yearly (domestic and possibly international).

Work Environment: (The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.)

• The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.
• The employee will be required to work alongside personnel in a manufacturing environment while wearing the required personal protective equipment.

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