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Senior Supplier Performance Engineer

Wabtec

Buffalo Grove, IL, United States permanent

Posted: February 20, 2026

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We are seeking a Senior Supplier Performance Engineer to join our team and contribute to the development of our equipment and systems. The ideal candidate will have experience in performance engineering, supply chain management, and project coordination. Key skills include experience with CAD software, data analysis, and process improvement methodologies.

Job Description

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 30,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec Bus Solutions is seeking an experienced Senior Supplier Performance Engineer to drive on-time delivery (OTD), material availability, and supplier execution performance across a global, high‑mix manufacturing environment. This role focuses on analyzing supplier constraints, orchestrating recovery actions, developing alternate manufacturing pathways, and strengthening supply continuity in support of production and service demand.

How will you make a difference?

The ideal candidate is a self‑directed supply chain professional with strong manufacturing process knowledge, supplier‑facing experience, and the ability to influence without authority while collaborating with buyers, engineering, and operations.

What do we want to know about you?

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years of experience in supply chain, supplier development, manufacturing engineering, or materials management.
• Demonstrated experience improving delivery performance in complex, global, high‑mix manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes including CNC machining, turning, extrusion, casting, injection molding, forging, and assembly.
• Experience collaborating with suppliers on capacity, process improvement, and delivery recovery activities.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP, BaaN, or equivalent) and ability to read and understand engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Ability to travel up to 30% (domestic and international).

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead supplier OTD and material availability performance across critical commodities, ensuring adherence to delivery commitments and production schedules.
• Orchestrate daily shortage management, expediting, and material flow activities in collaboration with Buyers, Production Control, and Operations.
• Identify, evaluate, and drive alternate manufacturing pathways, including alternate suppliers, processes, routings, or technical solutions in partnership with Engineering.
• Analyze supplier capacity, performance trends, and constraints; establish recovery plans and follow‑up actions to ensure timely delivery.
• Utilize ERP/MRP (Oracle) tools to validate demand, update planning parameters, and ensure accurate supplier promising visibility.
• Support buyers with market intelligence, sourcing options, and risk‑mitigation insights to improve material readiness and conduct supplier visits to assess capability, validate recovery plans, and support execution of manufacturing or scheduling changes.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to reach with hands and arms and talk or hear.
• The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

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.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800. 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.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

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