LEAD Program – Operations
Wabtec Corporation
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.
Do you have a passion for manufacturing, technology & supply chain excellence, a drive to test yourself & continue learning, and a desire to be part of a company focused on improving the world? This role is perfect for you. Let’s kickstart your career in Wabtec’s LEAD Operations rotational development program.
**What to Expect in LEAD (Leadership, Expertise & Accelerated Development):**
The LEAD Operations Program is a 2-year rotational program that allows you choose areas of interest and develop your skill sets. LEAD consists of four, 6-month rotations that are intended to provide a broad exposure to the engineering, supply chain, manufacturing and EHS functions leading to successful off program placement in a role that will launch your Wabtec career. You can focus on some of our industry’s most impactful areas in LEAN, 6sigma, supply chain, logistics, materials, testing, services, sourcing, leadership/supervision, additive and more.
But that’s not all! Your program experience will include leadership and technical training, contributions to program operations, exposure to senior leadership, and development of a lifelong network of professionals and friends.
**Locations:**
Individuals joining the program in Mexico must be willing and available to accept rotations in any of our locations based on business needs. Examples of those locations include but are not limited to Arteaga, Coahuila; Apodaca, Nuevo Leon; San Luis Potosi, S.L.P.
Relocation lump sum is provided to get you where you need to go.
**Requirements - We are looking for:**
+ Four-year degree in: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Environmental Health & Safety, Systems Engineering & other related technical degrees.
+ Graduating between December 2023 and June 2025
+ Willingness and ability travel and/or relocate with the United States
+ Open to applicants with US visa
**Desired:**
+ Overall GPA greater than or equal to 9 (based upon 10 scale)
**Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:**
+ A strong commitment to a career in engineering, supply chain or manufacturing
+ General understanding of engineering, supply chain or manufacturing fundamentals with desire to continue learning
+ Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in engineering, supply chain, logistics, sourcing, manufacturing or relevant areas
+ Ability to learn new skills sets quickly to be able to make an impact in new roles, situations
+ Strong customer focus (internal or external), ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition
+ Demonstrated program / project management skills working on and leading teams
+ Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom; ability to communicate & tailor messages up and down the leadership chain
+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate problems in clear and simple terms; strong analytical skills
+ Ability to solve problems, contribute to creative solutions and challenge the status quo
+ Resilience & ability to pivot with changing directives and metrics
+ Proactively learns new tools and identifies opportunities for improvement and promotes their adoption
+ Desire to lead people and processes as a front line supervisor
**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.
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