Senior Engineering Program Manager - Reliability Solutions

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail.

Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. The freight portfolio features a comprehensive line of locomotives, software applications and a broad selection of mission-critical controls systems, including Positive Train Control (PTC).

The transit portfolio provides highly engineered systems and services to virtually every major rail transit system around the world, supplying an integrated series of components for buses and all train-related market segments that deliver safety, efficiency and passenger comfort.

Along with its industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine and industrial solutions. Wabtec has approximately 29,000 employees in facilities throughout the world.

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It is not just about your career… or your job title…it is about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that have not been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Role Summary/Purpose

Senior Engineering Program Manager – Reliability Solutions is responsible for leading fleet reliability improvement programs across Wabtec locomotive platforms. This role owns end-to-end problem resolution from root cause identification through solution deployment and effectiveness validation. The position combines technical leadership, reliability engineering, metallurgy expertise, and program management to improve fleet availability, reduce lifecycle costs, and enhance customer satisfaction.

Key Responsibilities

Assess and perform root-cause investigations for field reliability issues. Be responsible for and perform hands-on locomotive-level field investigations of various issues to establish root-cause of reported issues.

Develop containment/immediate-term solution for reported field issues. Implement short-term as well as long-term solutions for field failures. Deliver on field reliability goals & risks

Lead metallurgical and materials-related investigations including fatigue failures, wear mechanisms, corrosion, fracture analysis, welding defects, casting/forging anomalies, and material degradation to establish root cause and corrective actions.

Drive and track international material movement, project ROI, launch readiness, scope management, reporting, and service readiness activities.

Create implementation plans and validate execution with GLO/GSO: supply chain capacity, material usage rates, eServices, customer acceptance

Support and coordinate with interfacing organizations such as manufacturing, sourcing, services, global engineering, and systems engineering.

Execute reliability solutions development through Wabtec services tollgate process and deliver the same to customer.

Communicate progress to all levels of the organization, systematically track all reported field reliability issues through various stages through solution development, deployment, and effectiveness validation.

Qualifications/Requirements

Bachelor’s or master’s degree from an accredited university or college with 15 to 20 years of engineering experience in either Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related engineering discipline.

Hands-on experience in solving reliability issues, root-cause analysis, reliability modeling methods & analysis techniques.

Training / Certification in reliability and Six Sigma – DMAIC, DFSS, DFR

At least 2 to 3 years of experience in a systems, sub-system, program, or project leadership role within engineering CoEs.

Willingness and ability to travel ~ 10% of the time.

Proven expertise in engineering requirement flow down, design and development, engineering tollgate process, NPI and requisition development, familiarity with Wabtec reliability services tollgate process

Strong understanding of materials engineering and metallurgy principles, including fatigue, fracture mechanics, wear, corrosion, heat treatment processes, welding, casting, forging, and material selection for heavy-duty industrial applications

Desired Characteristics

Advanced degree in Mechanical Engineering, Metallurgical Engineering, Materials Engineering, or related discipline with relevant locomotive, rail, heavy equipment, mining, aerospace, or industrial equipment experience is preferred.

Demonstrated expertise in metallurgical failure analysis, material characterization, and reliability improvement of mechanical systems is highly desirable.

Proven ability to drive/embrace change & drive innovation.

Proven problem solving, analytical skills & new idea generation.

Good interpersonal, communication and organizational integration skills

Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

Strong oral and written communication skills

Familiarity with manufacturing processes

Relocation will be provided for deserving candidate.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfil that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities.

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.

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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.