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This position will work closely with product engineering to define manufacturing requirements within the New Product Development. The Engineer will manage cross functional deliverables, develop schedules, track progress against these plans, and ensure new products are brought to market on time with expected quality and cost performance. This includes managing the project from early design through the launch of production. Will require exceptional interpersonal and leadership skills. The successful candidate will act as a liaison between functional groups and the Manufacturing & Supply Chain organization. The Engineer will actively participate in design reviews and help guide development through Design for Manufacturing.\nWhat do we want to know about you?\nRequired Characteristics\nBachelor’s Degree from an accredited university or college in Engineering/Operations Management or Applied Science\nMinimum of 3 years of experience in a Manufacturing environment and product development\nAbility to travel domestically and internationally when needed to support Platform initiatives and global NPI’s\nDesired Characteristics\nPrior project management experience\nExperience with 3D model/CAD software • Strong skills in print reading, wire schematic reading, and engineering specifications\nExperience with BOM (PLM) tools\nExperience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) tool(s). (i.e., Oracle, SAP)\nStrong data analysis skills. (i.e., Microsoft Excel tools, macros, etc.)\nWorking knowledge of locomotive manufacturing: fabrication, coatings, assembly, electrical, and test procedures\nUnderstanding of finance and business drivers, able to communicate engineering changes and long-term plans\nStrong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate across levels and within a complex matrix\nStrategic thinker that identifies and mitigates risk\nInnovative thinker, able to come with new ideas and willing to take risks to creatively solve issues\nAbility to manage complex multi-year technical programs in a matrix resource environment and multiple priorities under tight deadlines\nWhat will your typical day look like?\nParticipate in early-stage product development and communicate expectations and ensure the successful capture of Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Test, Installation & Service requirements.\nApply manufacturing, assembly, quality, sourcing, and service methods into new product designs. Work with engineering to integrate functional principles early in the design process\nConduct manufacturing readiness assessments. Review engineering designs to transition manufacturing and supply chain\nAbility to develop schedules for new product releases, set milestones, assess & mitigate risks, develop action plans, coordinate activities and drive results within cross-functional teams\nConduct regular project status meetings with team and relevant stakeholders to communicate and coordinate activities\nDeliver new products on-time, within budget, and at expected quality and reliability levels\nParticipate in initial build plans, drive material readiness with supply chain and evaluate constraints\nAct as the manufacturing liaison to Engineering team and Operations for resolving technical problems\nCollaborate with Manufacturing to develop efficient methods for assembling product. Design or specify manufacturing equipment, tooling and processes as required\nCoordinate factory acceptance test requirements and execution\nProvide a feedback loop to Engineering and Supply Chain to capture lessons learned from product rollouts and provide recommendations for future designs and processes\nIdentify and translate customer wants and needs into product features, offerings, and requirements and identify enabling technologies required to produce these product offerings\nDefine project requirements to meet program objectives, including investment (P&E), resource requirements, tollgate schedule, and budget\nPerform financial analysis including engineering expense, investment budgeting, and project benefits and internal rate of return\nManage execution of programs using NPI Tollgate process and DFSS rigor to ensure that all CTQ’s are satisfied and that new offerings are validated appropriately to mitigate risk before introduction\nWho will you be working with?\nThis position will work closely with product engineering to define manufacturing requirements within the New Product Development.\n Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.\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. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.\nOur global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.\nCulture powers us and the possibilities.\nWe believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.\nWe’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.\nNeed accommodation? 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