**10163BR** **PRS Facility Location:** EMD HQ LaGrange, IL **Job Purpose:** Maintains, develops, and supports assigned engineering department. Responsible for managing a team of engineers working on design, development, integration, implementation, and testing of Progress Rail products, including manufactured parts, electrical systems, core engine components, locomotive controls, software, etc. **Req ID:** 10163BR **Company Description:** Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success! As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs. Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com . **Education / Training:** • Masters degree in Engineering or Bachelor’s degree with equivalent required experience; • 7+ years of experience in mechanical engineering with a focus on design, materials, R&D, and manufacturing as related to the rail industry; • Experience in Project Management tools and techniques; demonstrated experience in managing a team of engineers in development and design needed to meet railway industry needs; proven project management experience with engineering development of complex engineering solutions; • Experience with embedded systems; knowledge of system domain and system engineering methods; • Familiarity with Association of American Railroads (AAR) specifications and regional industry standards a plus; experience with ISO requirements; • Requires a thorough knowledge of CPS processes and tools, machine shop operations, equipment, and processes, plus familiarity with materials and quality objectives; • Supervisor and/or Manager training; ability to work together in a team environment; ability to manage a diverse workforce; • Proficiency in tools: MS Project or Liquid Planner, MATLAB, Simulink, dSPACE, TI DSP, PSIM, CANalyzer, CANape, CAT-ET, Perl, Python, SourceTree, Jira, Git, IBM Rational, PeerReview Complete, EN5012X RAMS, PLC 5-5000, TeamCenter, etc. as appropriate to the position; • Strong communication skills, both written and oral; able to create detailed specifications, procedures, and technical reports; • Strong proficiency with MS Office tools (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint) and Blueprint reading. **Job Title:** Reliability Improvement Manager **City:** La Grange **Key Job Elements:** •Develop reliability improvement agenda at an executive level; •Drive common metrics, processes and best practices; •Working across SVP group and Engineering Directors, create a plan and then drive execution and governance (pools of opportunity, focus areas and line of sight); •Provide value in increased velocity to reach objectives and improvement in resource utilization • Manages a team of engineering personnel within assigned division to ensure product quality and reliability; • Develops comprehensive project plans and technical systematic solutions for engineering development projects; • Measures project performance using appropriate project management tools and techniques; • Works with suppliers, manufacturing, and quality engineers to resolve manufacturing and quality issues to keep product delivery on time; • Assists in the definition of project scope and objectives; maintains relationship with relevant stakeholders; • Manages changes to Project Scope, Schedule, and Cost with appropriate methods and techniques; • Performs Risk Management to minimize potential risks; • Coordinates with functional managers to acquire resources to execute project tasks/deliverables; • Forecasts team workload and schedule; develops strategies to address resource constraints; promotes teamwork and shares workload; • Reviews technical documents, simulations, and analyses; provides guidance on design iterations; • Attends order meetings, develops resource estimates, manages, weekly production order tasks, and manages team to meet requirements; • Manages training requirements and processes to ensure team is able to accomplish the mission; directs personnel development; • Leads executive sponsored programs that support the Progress Rail internal vision; • Performs additional job-related duties as assigned. **Qualifications and Experience:** Summary Pay Range: $111,446.00 to $220,523.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Progress Rail Services. **EEO:** Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities **Benefits:** + Competitive Salary + 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting) + Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance + Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money + Flexible Spending Accounts + Paid Vacation + Paid Holidays + Paid Time-Off (PTO) + Employee Assistance Plan + Education Assistance Program + Employee Recognition Programs + Site specific Production and Incentive Plans + Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans + Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs _*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits._ **Job Category:** Engineering **State::** Illinois