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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!

Role summary:

• Responsible for Couplers System and Product design for Indian Railways and Metro applications. The role involves managing a team that works on Project Engineering, Tender Engineering, Application Engineering, Product Management, Validation & Commissioning and Warranty Support.

• Need to demonstrate accountability for functional, business, and broad company objectives. He/ She will integrate and develop processes that meet business needs across the organization, manage complex issues within functional area(s) of expertise, be involved in long-term planning, and contribute to the overall business strategy for the Couplers product line

• Act as a key technical advisor and product advocate responsible for actively driving and managing the technology and provide reliable solutions for all technical issues. Needs to establish and maintain strong relationship/ rapport with Internal stakeholders and customers.

Responsibilities

Essential responsibilities:

• Provide technical and people leadership for Couplers Engineering team.
• Provide operational & Execution excellence to the team through effort estimation, budgeting, staffing, spend analysis, resource deployment, project planning, risk mitigation and timely communication at all levels of the organization.
• Lead the employee performance management through goal setting, timely feedback, development plan, etc., Conduct performance appraisals and participate in salary planning.
• Develop a strong Couplers engineering team with technical expertise in functional areas by driving innovation, execution excellence and process adherence to Wabtec and international standards/practices.
• Collaborate with global engineering teams, Cross functional teams, product management team, and downstream operations and support teams to ensure on-time execution with on-target quality and cost of programs.
• Cultivate a progressive mindset to learn, contribute and achieve. Empower and Enable team resources.

• Actively promote and uphold ethics and compliance to core values and adherence to standards, systems and processes.

• Conduct robust design and project reviews, DFMECA and Reliability studies.

• Work closely with Sourcing and Supply Chain teams to ensure strategic partner selection.

People Management: YES ¨       NO ¨

If People Management, how many employees are managed?

Number of people: 6

Budget Management:  YES ¨  NO ¨

Required Candidate Profile

Education/Training

• What education and education level are necessary for the position?

Masters/Bachelors in Structural /Mechanical Engineering

Professional Experience

• How many years of professional experience in a specific professional area are required for the position?

10+ years Overall Experience

6+ years in Couplers Engineering (Preferrable)

Experience in Coupler Systems design and validation (numerical and physical) of mechanical components

Experience in the railway industry or comparable industry with high safety requirements.

Product Knowledge: Conceptual layout, detailed design and validation of coupler heads, buff and draw gears, Energy absorption elements (reversible and irreversible)

Key Competences (Transversal/Professional)

Competence

Level

CATIA V5/ SolidWorks

Knowledgeable in Structural & Solid Modelling (3D)

AUTOCAD

Knowledgeable in Drafting (2D)

Impact simulation studies – Dymola or equivalent

Proficient

Finite Element Analysis –Linear Static Analysis

Basic

Languages

Fluency in English

Other Specifications

Soft Skills:

• Strong communication skills
• Networking skills
• Team player
• Ability to shape and grow an interdisciplinary team

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.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.