Latest Vacancies at Wabtec Corporation

Primary Objectives:

• Represent Methods functions on site, drive the transformation initiatives of any design related projects or coverage at WSA and FIPSA, Customer issues or supplier related issues to methods / design and functioning of Wabtec components & supplied items.
•  Act as representative to both internal, customer and suppliers.  Regular engagement with Wabtec sister companies, supplies and team members to address and resolve Methods / process issues.
• Attend local leadership team meetings and spin-off meetings as the Methods representative, support with documentation and PPT with data and reports to conclude status of Methods engineering projects.
• Work closely with Engineering & Quality teams, Production staff to resolve processes, assembly and testing issues. Regularly collect feedback from the customer, staff on-site (service team), suppliers and inhouse team to consolidate the information to revert back to the global engineering team or business team and the supplier or customer.
• Be present on site and formally communicate with staff to identify latest Methods or training updates that will need to be addressed with Customer.
• Lead and manage the skills training plan/ matrix on product lines and components, update training register, control of training data.
• Identify Skills development plans for employees.
• Develop training manuals or process assembly manuals.
• Actively develop new and improved ways to assist in the assembly, testing process in line of all safety standards.
• Act as go-to-person for all site production Method issues and concerns
• Act as figurehead and role model for Methods related reporting. Report the cost of operating engineering to management (incl. budget, overhead need, etc.)
• Act as interface for site-related Methods issues, audits, quality plan, Supplier quality engineering approvals, etc.
• Establish clear view on site-specific Methods transformation plans and report on progress and critical risks
• He/ She can directly lead some specific domains like the local laboratory, localization plan or assessments, supplier visits as required.
• Support a team locally at FIPSA & WSA (OEM, Services and CS) to identify and raise Methods concerns raised by the customer, supplier or in-house production teams.
• Directly responsible for all Methods processes, certification of Production start-up / NPI processes, engineering tooling, organizational- and people development.
• Responsible for delivery of design- and continuous improvement projects.
• Co-ordinate with sister companies / teams across the globe to find solutions to issues the business faces.
• Wing to wing ownership and tracking of Methods projects that requires resolution.
• Develop templates/ action trackers, PPTs and spreadsheets to track reports and stages to identify and resolve issues/ status of engineering issues.
• Work directly with the customer and Production team to gather information on the prescribed issue and map out a work stream to find a closure for the open issues.
• Develop FISH Bone or problem statement analyses to clearly define the problem to the business and work with Engineering teams to find a solution and report weekly or as required to the broader audience.
• Weekly and monthly reporting to the local and global management teams or the customer as required on Methods/ process projects or issues raised tied to solution based/ driven.

Formal Education/Training/ work experience 

• BTech in Engineering.
• 5 – 7 years related experience in an Methods/ engineering role.
• Railway manufacturing experience (advantage but not preferred)

 Essential work skills

• A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn
• A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to lead/ direct employees, customer training.
• Hard working with a proven track record of skilled, hands on trade related experience required.
• Design or development on pressure vessels, Hydraulics, Pneumatics, Brake components, Compressors, fabricated, welded, machined components.- advantageous
• Ability to solve practical problems and engage with cross functional teams
• Work independently at times.
• Adherence to company policies and procedures including Quality Assurance and safety
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills 
• Develop tracking sheets, presentations, score cards, reports to analysis the engineering budget tied to the yearly planning score card.  
• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
• Have a valid driver’s license (5+ years) and willing to drive to customer, suppliers or collections / drop off equipment related to engineering / production parts.
• Willingness to support production/ operational requirements as required.

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Primary Objectives:  

• Do regular audits and reporting on findings, keep record of all SHE activities
• Collaborate with production personnel to identify, define, and solve SHE problems 
• Conduct daily inspections and attend to day-to-day SHE issues
• Compile weekly and monthly SHE reports 
• Conduct Monthly site reviews
• Maintain certifications of SHE reps, fire fighters, first aiders, forklift drivers, etc.
• Control SHE consumables      
• Formal Education/Training 
• SHE qualification is mandatory (ISO 18001, 45001, SAMTRAC, etc.)

Essential work skills

• 5 – 10 years SHE experience 
• Ability to solve practical problems
• Adherence to company policies and procedures including legal requirements
• Knowledge of Health and Safety Legislations
• Computer literacy (MS Office)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Sound verbal and written communication skills  
• SHE Audit experience 

Person Specification

• High standard of numeracy, accuracy with attention to detail
• A team player with flexible approach and a willingness to learn
• A self-starter who is proactive and can set and achieve goals
• Strong organizational skills

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How will you make a difference?

• In this role, you will have a significant impact on Wabtec's operations and growth. Your strategic mindset will set the business vision and direction, guiding the development and implementation of effective business strategies. By overseeing project execution, sales, profitability, and cash flow, you will contribute to the achievement of set targets and the overall success of Wabtec. Your leadership qualities, critical thinking, and problem-solving abilities will drive accountability, efficiency, and innovation. 

What do we want to know about you? 

We are looking for a candidate with:

• at least Bachelor's in Mechanical/Electrical/Industrial and/or Engineering
• Degree/Diploma/Certificate in Project Management
• over 10 years of proven experience in a manufacturing environment, including at least 8 years in Operations Management
• experience managing a P&L, responsible for Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Sourcing, Engineering and Supply Chain functions.
• Your deep knowledge of business functions, exceptional analytical skills, and financial acumen are crucial. 
• Strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage cross-functional teams are key attributes. 

What will your typical day look like?

• Your typical day involves leading the site management team, developing annual operating and financial budgets, and ensuring alignment with Wabtec's global product lines and functions.
• You will guide the team in developing strategies and actions to deliver on the operating plan, overseeing cross-functional execution, and making key strategic decisions. Monitoring site performance, ensuring compliance with standards, and managing long-term projects like the PRASA brake system contract will be part of your responsibilities.
• Additionally, you will drive culture transformation, talent development, and performance management to foster a high-performance organization. 
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.