Site Engineering Leader / Program 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.

Site Engineering Leader (Wabtec Transit, Rohtak) is responsible for

Brakes:

• Supervising Factory Support Engineering Team for Brakes and other product lines
• Facilitate customer visits to Rohtak. Represent Engineering Team during customer visits
• Visit RDSO and other customer bodies as needed for technical discussions
• Lead ToT and ToP projects based on Business priorities
• Coordinate with Product line Engineering leaders and team as needed and provide leadership for the smooth functioning of the Rohtak plant
• Initiate Cost competitiveness workshops to contribute towards margin improvement plan for India P&L.
  
  
  

Friction:

• Supervising the Friction engineering Team - (i) creation of formulations for Brake Pads & Brake Blocks in consultation with Global Friction Engg, (ii) Conduct Dyno Type and Performance Tests for Brake Blocks and Brake Pads, (iii) Leading TOTs from Global & Indian friction plants.
• Initiate Cost competitiveness workshops to contribute towards margin improvement plan for Friction India P&L.
  
  
  

Key missions

Engineering Team Leadership:

• Lead a team of Engineers who provide factory support for various product lines being manufactured at Rohtak
• Direct manager for the Friction Engineering Team at Rohtak
• Coordinate with Engineering leaders and technical experts from India and globe based on the Rohtak plant or customer requirements
  
  
  

Cross-Functional Support at Rohtak Factory:

• Represent Engineering Team in all cross functional discussions and be the face of Engineering at Rohtak
• Coordinate with the respective Engineering Leaders and Teams – India and Global for ensuring required support to the Rohtak Plant
• Lead ToT and ToP of multiple products based on business priorities.
  
  
  

Customer and Supplier Interactions:

• Represent Wabtec Transit in relevant customer meetings for Brakes, Friction and other product lines as required.
• discussions with Suppliers as needed to resolve supplier related issues and driving resolution
  
  
  

Additional Required Information

Describe the main internal and external interfaces of the position holder:

• Internal: All functional Heads @ Rohtak, Product Line Engineering Leaders (India & the Globe), Site Leader of Rohtak, Quality teams, CFTs, MFG Managers, India Engineering Head, and Group Quality Head.
• External: Customers, Suppliers and Experts/Consultants
• Direct Reportees: Factory Support Team for Brakes & Other Products, Friction Engineering Team (Formulation Engineer, Dyno Lab Engineer, TOT Engineer for Friction)
  
  
  

Education required: B. Tech / M. Tech from a recognized University / College / Institution.

Number of years of relevant experience required: 12-18 years of Relevant Industry Experience.

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! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

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.