Program/Product Manager

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 will you be working with?

Our Wabtec Young Touchstone team combines knowledge of our customers’ product platforms/processes with industry expertise to deliver unparalleled product solutions. Here you’ll interact daily with all support team functions to solve problems and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our customers and their operations.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Heat Transfer & Energy Solutions group, you will be responsible for providing Engineering support to our Young Touchstone business unit.  You will be responsible for the overall leadership, development, and management of the brazed aluminum heat exchanger products, particularly the establishment of a new production line and its associated processes. This role will oversee all aspects of the project from product design and engineering, to manufacturing process development. To be successful, you will have a strong understanding of brazed aluminum heat exchangers, including their design, manufacturing, and application. The position will report directly to the Director of Engineering of the business unit.

What do we want to know about you?

To be successful in this role, you will need:

• Possess a Four-year college or university program certificate in an Engineering field and at least 10 years of related experience and/or training.
• Demonstrated experience with brazed aluminum heat exchangers including design and manufacturing processes.
• Excellent leadership and the ability to work with cross-functional teams both internal and externally.
• Excellent communicator with strong English language skills (oral & written) with aptitude in building relationships & influencing at all organizational levels.
• Excellent ability to utilize resources available, to solve problems under pressure.
• Must have the skills and attention to detail to prepare a wide variety of engineering documentation.

What will your typical day look like?

Project Leadership:

• Lead the development and implementation of a brand-new production line for brazed aluminum heat exchangers.
• Manage the project lifecycle from initial concept through successful product launch and initial production.
• Create detailed project plans, manage timelines, and monitor progress against goals.
• Identify, manage, and mitigate project risks and issues.

Product Development & Design:

• Drive the design and engineering of vacuum brazed aluminum heat exchanger products (bar & plate radiators, charge air coolers, oil coolers, and other new products).
• Ensure products meet or exceed customer specifications, quality standards, and performance requirements.
• Work with the test lab to develop the test methods and evaluate results of the product durability and performance testing.
• Oversee the creation of product drawings, technical documentation, and Bill of Materials (BOMs).

Customer Interaction:

• Serve as the primary design engineering point of contact for customers regarding product design, development, and technical specifications.
• Gather and analyze customer requirements to drive product design and development efforts.
• Support sales and application teams with technical expertise during customer meetings.

Product Management:

• Monitor product performance and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Conduct market research to understand competitive landscape and customer needs.
• Manage product lifecycle, including product enhancements, cost reduction initiatives, and end-of-life planning.

Training and Development:

• Mentor, train and develop a team of manufacturing engineers and technicians.
• Foster a culture of innovation, continuous improvement, and knowledge sharing.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

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.

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