Engineering Manager - Traction VC and Auxiliary Control en Wabtec

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.

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 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!

Posted Position Title

Engineering Manager- VC, Traction & Auxiliary Control

Addition To Posted Position Title

Engineering Manager

Role Summary/Purpose

• Subsection Engineering manager for Vehicle Control (VC), Traction & Auxiliary Controls Design team. This is a global team which owns Locomotive controls design for Vehicle Control, Traction and Aux control design and implementation responsibility.
• In this role, the individual is responsible for managing a global team of design engineers in Locomotive Vehicle Control, Traction & Auxiliary Controls domain.
• This role will have responsibility of people management, technical domain ownership, leading technical discussions, design reviews, build strategic workforce planning, upward/downward communications and work within the metrics organization and manage stakeholders.

Essential Responsibilities

• Establish team priorities /goals in alignment with business goals and needs.
• Involve and support team in technical discussions and lead technical reviews in the areas of VC, Traction and Auxiliary Control design areas.
• Anticipate, Identify and resolve technical program/technical risks and work with the team and other stakeholders to retire the identified risks.
• Responsible for day-to-day communications, performance assessment and feedback, career counselling, professional development, employee rewards and recognition, and resolving personnel issues and managing a team.
• Ensure business metrics are met
• Ensure on time delivery with Safety, Quality and reliability goals met.
• Provide project staffing support with recruiting, interviews and hiring.
• Responsible for recommending employees for raises and promotions. Will provide detailed employee performance feedback, periodic 1-on-1 meetings, annual mid-term, and end of year performance appraisals.
• Evaluate current budget and project requirements and assure you have adequate staff.
• Provide coaching, career pathing, and growth plans for team members.
• Work with team members across various geographic locations and time zones.
• Effective delegation and task monitoring/tracking.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's / Master's degree in Electrical/Power Electronics/Control system Engineering.
• At least 12 years’ experience in Engineering in similar/relevant field, preferably in Engineering/Technical Leadership roles.
• Hands on experience with the design and development of control algorithms in above fields.
• Good working knowledge on controls and requirements tools such as MATLAB, Simulink/Stateflow or DOORS etc.
• Proven analytical, interpersonal, communication, organization, planning and leadership skills. 
• Process focus and continuous improvement orientation.

Desired Characteristics

• 12+ years' experience working in Locomotive/Automotive/Defense or similar domains
• Have a strong understanding of the Control system and real time system architecture designs.
• Being innovative, need to find new ways to improve the designs and sometimes challenge current ways of working
• Strong problem solving, business and analytical abilities
• Experience in working in cross-functional environment.
• Having working level knowledge of locomotive control systems.
• Experience with requirements management tools
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

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.

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