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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!

Advanced Lead Engineer – Bogie Brake will play the key role of owning the technical responsibility of friction brakes, its application, engineering and new product development by demonstrating a strong understanding of existing technology and utilizes to meet internal and external customer specifications.

Essential Responsibilities

· Interdependently lead the Application & R&D projects related to design and development of friction brakes and its components partnering with cross functional teams for locomotives /metros/ wagons following the robust Wabtec Engineering Processes.

· Proactively identify the future technologies and enhance customer benefits and enable effective implementation.

· Ensure compliance with customer, regulatory and Wabtec specifications.

· Must lead multiple projects by adhering to Wabtec processes while meeting business standards and program / product requirements.

· Support the field validation / commissioning / reliability resolution with sense of urgency.

· Assure proper documentation of technical data generated and utilize same for future reference, team training etc.

· Influence the technical direction for Bogie Brake team to maximize the business impact.

· Inspires others to take risks by taking risks her/himself to continually learn.

· Represents the business in technical matters.

Qualifications / Requirements

· Bachelors /Master’s degree in Mechanical / Production / Structural /Automotive Engineering with minimum 8 years of engineering experience.

Desired Characteristics

· On hands experience of developing and trading off the concepts, detailing out design considering all requirements from external customer and internal teams like manufacturing, supplier, reliability, services etc.

· Proven experience in DFMEA and creating comprehensive validation plan.

· Extensive experience in research and development specializing in mechanical components and related system.

· Strong experience in component packaging and installation assessment. Preferably in friction brake area using the tools like NX, Catia etc.

· Must have interpersonal skills to interface effectively with cross functional teams to drive the decisions

· Must have experience with kinematics of friction brakes, thermo-mechanical interactions, casting, fabrication, bearings selection, bolted joints, GD&T, friction brake, electric/ pneumatic brake system interface understanding.

· Good understanding of railway standards of brakes and other areas such as AAR, EN, RGS, UIC, APTA, IR etc.

· Strong oral and written communication skills. Strong technical leadership skills. Ability to work independently. Strong problem-solving 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.

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.