CENE Engineering 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.

How will you make a difference?

As a lead member of the CENE Transit Services Team you will be responsible for ensuring the Quality, Time and Cost of all service projects within the region and in alignment with the company business development plan, participating in the company's strategic plan and ensuring the achievement of the Engineering actions plan across the assigned region

Therefore, you will be working closely with cross-functional stakeholders across the organization, including product management, operations, as well as engineering teams from other Product Lines.  

What do we want to know from you?

• You have a degree in Engineering, Applied Sciences or another technical degree.
• You have more than 10 years of experience in Rail/Automotive or adjacent industries.
• You are experienced in working in a multi-national and matrix organization.
• You have Strategic management, negociation, analytical interpretation and problem-solving skills.
• You have strong technical leadership, project management, customer service and time management skills.

What will your typical day look like?

• Providing technical leadership and oversight to a multidisciplinary team of professionals, to collaboratively develop and deliver solutions ensuring they provide for the best engineering and operation performance of the product or system in a timely and effective manner. 
• Lead and direct the Engineering Department through coordination, meetings and monitor progress against schedules to ensure on budget delivery of products in line with the contract description and quality standards, whilst ensuring customer satisfaction. 
• Coordinate the multi-disciplinary engineering teams to ensure that sufficient engineering competence and expertise is applied to all designs and design changes.
• Provide Technical support for customer issues resolution.
• Review the Technical tender package and validate the tender package 
• Lead the implementation of strategic improvement processes to maximize the re-use of existing designs in new projects; improve durability and reliability testing; and improve the quality of designs at customer release. 
• Manage compliance with applicable national and international legislation, standards and licensing requirements.
• Monitor and review schedules to ensure timely completion and report progress and cost.
• Coordinate the efforts between engineering functions to optimize all cost and customer requirements
• Prepare annual budget request for projects, estimating staffing and equipment supply needs based on recent trends and planned activities. 
• Active participation in the Transit Services Group engineering committee

Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

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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

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.