Advanced lead Engineer- Product management RTPE Group D&D 

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 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!

 

Responsible To 

Engineering Manager & Global product manager 

 

Main Duties/Function 

• Monitoring product portfolio and product life cycle 
• Providing input to Sales & Marketing about product developments and introduction of new products 
• Contributing to the development of product road maps, product portfolio positioning, and business cases for new products and product improvements 
• Collecting, processing, and analysing of market, product, competitor, and customer data 
• Monitoring, reporting and reacting to market trends, developments, competition and innovations 
• Supporting pricing policy and pricelists 
• Providing input for website, marketing documentation/campaigns, exhibitions/roadshows and white papers 
• Working with marketing to develop and optimize sales tools/information 
• Providing support (2nd line) for technical questions from customers 
• Managing product declarations 
• Arranging customer-specific testing and samples 
• Supporting the standardization of processes and tools for product management activities within the RTPE group 
• Providing technical and market input to engineering teams for product developments and optimizations 
• Making sure the product development pipeline is filled with innovative ideas 
• Supporting product development process between Sales, Product Management and Engineering 
• Prepare Product development plan by compiling the required specification and features 
• Maintaining test certificate reports
• Cross functional collaboration (Engineering, Marketing, Finance etc.) 
• Soft Skills, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP 

 

Education & Qualification 

• Bachelors or Master in Engineering/business management 
• Minimum of 8 years in a technical-commercial product environment or product management role 

 

Practical Experience 

Essential 

• Product Management experience in a technical environment, with electromechanical products 
• Desirable 
• Product Management in the Rollingstock environment 
• Skills & Competence Level 
• Essential 
• Analytical 
• Planning & Organizing 
• Vision 
• Result oriented 
• Global mindset 
• Customer focus 
• Collaborating 
• Excellent verbal and written communication, including ‘Customer Facing’ skills. 
• Desirable 
• Experience of Railway Standards (e.g. EN50155, EN50121, IEC 60571, IEC 60077, IEC 61373, EN 45545-2) 
• Experience of Relay Standards (e.g. IEC 61810, IEC 60947-5-1, IEC 60947-5-4) 

 

Additional Comments 

• The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic and energetic, able to manage multiple tasks at one time, have a strong desire to get the job done right first time and have a ‘can do’ attitude. 
• English speaking/writing is essential, Dutch and/or French is beneficial. 

 

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 fulfil 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.