Senior Project Engineer - Mechanical - Military Veterans
at Wabtec
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?
Our Global Engineering Operations team provides overall guidance and support to the Wabtec Engineering ecosystem for operational best practices, improvements, and tools, to provide the best in class engineered deliverables/products with regard to safety, quality, delivery, cost and talent for the business. On our team, you'll interact daily with engineering and cross-functional leaders across the company to improve the engineering operational skillset and experiences at Wabtec.
How will you make a difference?
The Senior Project Engineer will have full responsibility for leading engineering operations projects of medium to high complexity from proposal through completion to increase effectiveness (safety, quality, efficiency, and cost) of the Freight Equipment and Services, Transit, and Digital Intelligence engineering teams. They will need to work with engineering teams to develop engineering solutions while working cross functionally with manufacturing, IT, sourcing, and services to prepare for integration of the engineering solutions into their environments (if needed). This role will be expected to act as a leader and an individual contributor as part of a project team and ensure the team understands and fulfills their responsibilities. They will also need to provide technical expertise to integrate engineering developments into manufacturing and services environments. The primary focus for this role will be on the engineering operations/processes/deliverables of all mechanical (fabrication, machining, and mechanical assembly) systems that Wabtec engineering teams develop.
What do we want to know about you?
- BS degree in an Engineering discipline from accredited technical college or university.
- 8-10 years of engineering development and/or engineering operations experience
- 3-5 years of project engineering/management experience
- Knowledge and demonstrated ability to lead projects from proposal through completion.
- Knowledge and demonstrated application of mechanical engineering design/simulation tools.
- Knowledge and demonstrated practical application of integrating engineering solutions into manufacturing and service processes/environments.
- Intermediate to Advance skills with Microsoft office applications (Excel, Power BI, SharePoint)
What will your typical day look like?
- Provide project and technical leadership of cross functional team members involved in the assigned engineering operations projects to meet engineering, customer, and overall project requirements
- Help cross-functional team members develop and integrate solutions when needed
- Provide subject matter expertise in mechanical designs/assemblies and leadership for personnel involved in your assigned project(s) as needed to ensure project deliverables are met
- Coordinate and own integration plans that are developed for the assigned projects.
- Provide structured engineering and cross functional updates of projects status including scope, schedule, budget, risks, challenges, solutions, etc.
- Attend and support cross functional development and review meetings as it pertains to your assigned project(s)
- Capture action items pertaining to above responsibilities to be completed from the project review meetings and complete them according to priority and timing of the project
- Support project team in completing necessary tasks to ensure project stays on schedule, budget, and within scope.
- Other duties assigned as needed
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.
Erie, PA
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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations.
Who We Are Looking For
As one of the largest suppliers in the rail industry, Wabtec keeps the global economy moving, helping our customers here and around the world transport people, goods, and services. And military personnel are a big part of our success story.
Did you know one in five employees in the North American rail industry come from the military? At Wabtec, we have a long history of working closely with veterans and transitioning them into successful employees and leaders. At Wabtec, you will experience a familiar unity in how we work as a team, the values we share, and the way we serve our customers.
Wabtec is actively seeking transitioning military service members, military veterans, and military spouses across the globe. We value the skills you have developed and the service you have provided our country. We also understand the value you will bring to our organization. Join us.
Should I Apply?
Wabtec is a mission-focused team, a family coming together to revolutionize the way the world moves. We understand our customers and are committed to delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions. Our collaboration, passion, operational rigor, and long track record of delivering innovative solutions to the transportation industry sets our company apart.
Does this sound like your next mission? At Wabtec, you will find a competitive salary package, great benefits, and a robust training program with development opportunities worldwide. Over the years we have supported all of our active-duty military employees while still serving in the reserves. Our values emphasize people first, embracing diversity, and a focus on safety and innovation.
Come grow your career with a winning company with a great culture, a place where you can feel supported by other military employees and thrive.