Lead Shop Support Specialist

Who will you be working with?

Operation & Technology (O&T) team is a very diverse team covering all service initiatives relative to WABTEC’s locomotives. The team interacts with both WABTEC’s remanufacturing shops as well as customer account service shops, worldwide. This specific role interacts with WABTEC’s diesel engine remanufacturing site in Grove City, PA collaborating with engineering, Supply Chain operation, and customer service accounts.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the O&T Engine Productivity Division, you will be responsible for supporting, leading, and executing life cycle cost reduction projects for base engine platform within the Global Services Organizations (GSO). In this role, the employee will lead a team of shop support technicians around engine components in the remanufacturing environment. Furthermore, they will influence cross-functional teams, support innovative engine maintenance cost projects that are part of a multi-million dollar project portfolio, and provide technical guidance to shop operations.  Employee will have direct interaction with, but not limited to, engineering, supply chain management, quality team, and other Services organizations to ensure proper adherence to specifications and implementation of new processes.

What do we want to know about you?

Qualifications/Requirements:

• Associates Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years working with diesel engine manufacturing or at least 1-year experience with WABTEC’s Operation and Technology division
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel
• Efficient time management and multitasking skills
• Possess strong mechanical aptitude, ability to use basic measuring tools, and hands-on capabilities to work on projects

Desired Characteristics:

• Demonstrated technical depth around WABTEC’s freight diesel engine remanufacturing processes
• Direct interaction/understanding of the Wabtec Light Work Scope Engine Process
• Fluently and effectively communicate through cross function organizations and upper management
• Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced, team environment and accommodate shifting priorities
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Delegate workload accordingly within team of shop support technicians
• Strong initiative with the ability to work independently and collaborate with team members
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and the demands of engineering support for a production/factory environment
• Ability to lead and execute projects as necessary
• Occasional travel may be required

What will your typical day look like?

• POC with shop operations to manage daily activities
• Oversee and support team of shop specialists
• Review and interpret failure mode data from field core returns to properly disposition material within supply chain workscopes
• Manage engine dirty core pool for Wabtec’s Light Work Scope Engine Process
• Communicate with customer service leads regarding engine failures and customer billing opportunities
• Periodically report on relevant metrics to peers and leadership
• Monitor scrap rates and analyze trends to proactively communicate supply chain risks
• Support the development, validation, and implementation of remanufacturing processes initiated by the O&T team
• Engage with design engineering to understand specification limits and effectively communicate to supply chain
• Integrate with manufacturing engineering to provide SOP improvements
• Generate and present new ideas for remanufacturing processes to Principal and Design engineers

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Will need to be aware different PPE requirements given shop floor interaction
• Climbing on inbound dirty engines for physical evaluation understanding condition of returned cores
• Frequently required to stand for long durations of time and be mobile during disposition of material

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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.

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