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.

 What are we offering you?

Permanent full-time position with competitive remuneration

Rewards & Recognition Program

Discounted health insurance with Medibank

Novated Leasing with Custom Fleet

Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, Quest, Accor Hotels etc

Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with? This role reports to the Vice President & General Manager.

The Senior Engineering Director will lead the engineering team responsible for hardware and software design, development, and lifecycle maintenance of the product line while providing Engineering support to the shop, commissioning, and Field Service for the Digital Mine product line, ranging from the Collision Awareness System to the Drill Guidance system.

Where is the position located? This is a full-time role based in Eagle Farm (QLD).

What will your typical day look like?

Work with business leadership team, Product Management, and Commercial teams to establish and execute a long-term technical strategy to meet customer needs and business objectives.

Design and lead organization that balances low cost country support with deep industry / customer interaction to deliver quality solutions at a competitive engineering cost

Lead Engineering team to deliver new product and requisition designs on time.

Assure hardware and software design strategy exploits leading technologies for function, quality and cost

Lead team to address any shop or field issues.

Develop and strengthen the team’s engineering skillsets and ensure high performance.

Develop engineering budget and operate within budget.

Develop a pipeline of engineering talent and engineering leadership.

Qualifications/Requirements

BS in Electrical, Mechanical, Mining or related Engineering field.

Minimum 5 yrs engineering experience in mining, propulsion system or equipment design, or related industry.

Minimum 3 yrs experience in leading an engineering team.

What do we want to know about you?

Master's Degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Mining Engineering

Strong technical aptitude and familiarity with embedded firmware, controls, hardware, and software.

Experience in a variety of engineering processes such as application / requisition, field support, factory support, and new product introduction.

Experience leading and working with global teams.

7 or more years of experience in the mining industry

Domain knowledge in hard rock and soft rock mining

Field experience related to underground mining practices, equipment, propulsion systems, and vehicles

Strong oral and written communication skills

Strong leadership, organizational, and  interpersonal skills

PC proficiency

Application proficiency for business and project management and control applications

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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.