Director – Project management, Quality and Operations (m./f.)

Wabtec Corporation; Amiens; Sur place; EUR 80 000 - 100 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

A leading global provider in transportation seeks a Director for Project Management, Quality, and Operations. This role, based in Amiens, requires a strong background in quality and project management within the railway industry, alongside excellent analytical and communication skills. The ideal candidate will manage cross-functional teams and drive quality improvements while being fluent in English. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of proven experience in quality, operations and project management in railway business ideally in Freight.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Ability to get-things-done and challenge the status-quo.

Responsabilités

• Manage and train the Project team network of the Product Line.
• Drive cross-functional project planning and execution.
• Lead and prepare Customer Quality Visits and Audits.

Connaissances

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Project management

Fluent English

Cross-functional team collaboration

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or business

Master's degree preferred

Description du poste

Overview

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services to rail industry. Our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation. Join us : http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

We hire a Director – Project management, Quality and Operations (m./f.)

Location

Location : close to a European Wabtec site in Europe, Amiens (France), Piossasco (Italy), Skopje (North Macedonia), Leipzig (Germany) or Plzen (Czech Republic), Gennevilliers (Paris area)

How will you make a difference?

You will report to our VP in charge of Freight Components Product Line and focus on project management, on quality and on operations.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor\'s degree in Engineering or business. A Master\'s degree is preferred.
• 10+ years of proven experience in quality, operations and project management in railway business ideally in Freight.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills and good judgment for complex business decisions and strategic planning.
• Excellent ability to work effectively in a cross-functional and international team environment.
• Ability to get-things-done and challenge the status-quo. Entrepreneurial spirit.
• Strong strategic thinking and influencing skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to travel as required.
• Fluent English mandatory, other European languages appreciated.

What will your typical day look like?

• Product Line Quality Leader: Manage and train the Project team network of the Product Line. Lead and prepare Customer Quality Visits, Audits and meetings (FAI, Project audit, etc.) with involved PQE’s and Site Quality Manager. Lead Product Quality continuous improvement through regular audit, Critical Characteristic Management Process. Lead New Product Development Quality Gate. Ensure that the Customer issues are managed according to Wabtec rules (5W2H, QRQC, 8D or PDCA_FTA, LLC), with the right reactivity and the right level of communication. Lead Product Line QRQC with sites involved. Set target and Achieve Product Line performance targets for Quality. Establish the quality budget for the Product Line.
• Operations - Industrial and Sourcing Footprint: Transfer of technology / Make or Buy : lead activity from idea generation to business case to actual transfer until successful FAI. Coordinate with site and regions quality teams that supplier resourcing activities are driving to an overall quality improvement.
• Project Management Leadership: Drive cross-functional project planning and execution, ensuring alignment with quality objectives and delivery timelines. Monitor project milestones and proactively manage risks and resources to ensure successful outcomes. Act as a key interface between engineering, operations, and quality teams to resolve issues and maintain project momentum.