Dir, Engineering Loco chez Progress Rail

The primary function of this role is to lead the development of the international locomotive platform, including development of features that provide value to our customer’s in the international market segments with focus on long term profitability of the product lines. This will also involve managing the overall locomotive product integration for both new development and customer specific projects as well as providing sales engineering support. A deep understanding of market and customer requirements, locomotive product design, execution and product strategy development, cost target management, and validation are required for this role.

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
required.
Master's degree in Mechanical Engineering is preferred.

Locomotive Product Director

Muncie

• Accountable for delivery of the International Locomotive Platform development projects on time, at cost, with quality
• Implementation of International Locomotive Platform product strategy
• Management and development of high performing system engineering team
• Directing development of best practice for systems engineering. Examples include development of Systems Engineering Management Plans (SEMP), resource estimates. work breakdown structures (WBS), etc. This often includes putting forth overall project strategies and documentation thereof which define scope of supply, organization strategies, project specific chain of command authorities and negotiating same with the larger organization including sales, project management, operations, and engineering.
The incumbent will also be accountable to develop and implement Multi-Generational Product Plans, (MGPP) and design programs which provide performance and feature options that meet the Critical Customer Requirements (CCRs) as well as working strategically within the business to determine what the customer values.

1• 10+ years of locomotive development experience;
• Strong technical aptitude; creativity, sense of technical balance, general understanding of how locomotive technologies work
• Strong knowledge of GT/JT locomotive product line
• Must have personal. hands on experience, with complex locomotive product development projects
• Strong knowledge of organization structure, process, and people

Essential and Physical Activities Functions
• Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds)
• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;
• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;
• Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to anindustrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;
• Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;
• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position, but may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

Progress Rail is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail.**

• Competitive Salary
• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time-Off (PTO)
• Employee Assistance Plan
• Education Assistance Program
• Employee Recognition Programs
• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

**Subject to position, eligibility, and plan guidelines.

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