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The team interacts with both Wabtec’s remanufacturing shops as well as customer service shops (CSCs), worldwide. This specific role interacts with Wabtec’s Propulsion equipment remanufacturing sites and customer accounts, collaborating with engineering, Supply Chain operations, quality and reliability.\nHow will you make a difference?\nAs a member of the Operations & Technology (O&T) Propulsion group, you will be responsible for identifying and executing life cycle cost (LCC) reduction projects for the Global Services Organization (GSO). In this role, you will influence cross-functional teams, drive innovative cost projects, and be accountable for short and long-term results of a multi-million-dollar project portfolio. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving the adoption of emerging technologies in Wabtec’s remanufacturing sites leveraging automation, advanced repair techniques, non-destructive testing, and machine vision.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nBachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in an Engineering or Project Management role\nExperience with next generation automation tools (i.e. vision inspection systems or automation equipment), or other emerging technologies\nStrong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills\nAbility to influence multiple stakeholders and work across the matrix organization and project manage issues to resolution\nEffective communication and presentation skills\nStrong conflict resolution skills\nStrong interpersonal and leadership skills\nWillingness to travel 10% of the time, both domestic and internationally\nWhat will your typical day look like?\nSupport projects through the scoping, active, and cut-in phases to successful project implementation\nSupport a cross-functional team from Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Risk, and external suppliers to meet all project execution milestones (Such as tollgates, design reviews, and part creation)\nPrepare detailed project plans, while driving internal execution to meet project targets\nFacilitate communication across a global team, as needed, to achieve milestones and professionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders\nContinuously developing a network of resources in support of project execution\nHelp develop Multi-Generational Project Plan (MGPP) and out-year strategy\nIdentify and implement emerging technologies such as automation, machine vision, non-destructive testing, etc.\nProfessionally represent Wabtec during all customer and supplier interactions\nRelocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.\nWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?\nAt Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.\nIf you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.\nWho are we?\nWabtec 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 accelerating the future of transportation. 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