Lead Engineer - Engine Lifecycle Cost

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Who will you be working with?

The Lead Engineer – Engine in the Engine Life Cycle Cost (LCC) organization will identify and execute maintenance cost reduction projects for the Global Services Organization (GSO).

How will you make a difference?

In this role you will influence cross-functional teams, lead innovative loco maintenance cost projects, and be accountable for the short and long-term results of a multi-million dollar project portfolio.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years working with diesel engine manufacturing or at least 1 year experience with WABTEC’s Operation and Technology division
• Strong understanding of supply chain and shop operations
• Willingness to travel 20% of the time, both domestic and internationally.

Desired Characteristics

• Experience with lifecycle cost management
• Specific knowledge of freight diesel engine repair processes
• Diesel engine systems understanding of the Fuel and Cooling Module
• Strong project management skills
• Ability to lead multiple projects, simultaneously
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
• Strong business, technical, and financial acumen
• Knowledge of and Global Services processes
• Ability to influence cross-functional stakeholders

What will your typical day look like?

Essential Responsibilities

• Support projects through the scoping, active, and cut-in phases to successful project implementation regarding, but not limited to:
• Fuel System Components
• Cooling System Components
• Lubrication and Water Pump Components
• Support a cross-functional team from Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Risk, and external suppliers to meet all project execution milestones (Such as; tollgates, design reviews, and part creation) ahead of schedule
• Drive internal execution of detailed project plans to meet large project targets
• Facilitate communication within the team, as needed, to achieve milestones and professionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders
• Identify risks to project execution, schedule, or valuation and facilitate the mitigation of those risks with the appropriate team
• Continually develop a network of resources in support of project execution
• Identify opportunities to expand the project in ways that bring value to our customer and satisfy our profitability requirements
• Manage the project budget and timeline, to ensure the resources are available to complete the project within budget, and on time, to meet customer obligations
• Professionally represent during all customer and supplier interactions

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. This role is based in Germantown.

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Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $60,700.00-$83,400.00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

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, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

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. has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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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.

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Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions.

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