Cost Project Engineer

Wabtec; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wabtec is seeking an Engineering/PM professional to lead lifecycle cost reduction projects within the Global Services Organization. You will influence cross-functional teams across Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, and Quality to deliver multi-million-dollar initiatives and adopt emerging technologies at remanufacturing sites.

You will manage scoping, planning, and execution while communicating across internal and external stakeholders. Travel up to 10% and relocation support may be provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Engineering or Project Management role
• Experience with next generation automation tools (vision inspection systems or automation equipment) or other emerging technologies
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and work across the matrix organization and project manage issues to resolution
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time, both domestic and internationally
• English Fluency

Responsibilities

• Support project scoping, active, and cut-in phases to successful implementation
• Coordinate with Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Risk, and external suppliers to meet milestones
• Prepare detailed project plans and drive internal execution to targets
• Facilitate global cross-functional communications to achieve milestones
• Develop a network of resources to support project execution
• Help develop MGPP and out-year strategy
• Identify and implement emerging technologies such as automation and machine vision
• Represent Wabtec professionally with customers and suppliers

Skills

Engineering background

Project management

Automation tools

Troubleshooting

Stakeholder management

Communication

Leadership

Willingness to travel

English fluency

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering

Tools

Vision inspection systems

Automation equipment

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Operation & Technology (O&T) team is a diverse team covering Services initiatives related to Wabtec’s locomotives. The team interacts with both Wabtec’s remanufacturing shops as well as customer service shops (CSCs), worldwide. This specific role interacts with Wabtec’s Propulsion equipment remanufacturing sites and customer accounts, collaborating with engineering, Supply Chain operations, quality and reliability.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Operations & Technology (O&T) Propulsion group, you will be responsible for identifying and executing life cycle cost (LCC) reduction projects for the Global Services Organization (GSO). In this role, you will influence cross-functional teams, drive innovative cost projects, and be accountable for short and long-term results of a multi-million-dollar project portfolio. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving the adoption of emerging technologies in Wabtec’s remanufacturing sites leveraging automation, advanced repair techniques, non-destructive testing, and machine vision.

What will your typical day look like?

• Support projects through the scoping, active, and cut-in phases to successful project implementation
• Support a cross-functional team from Services, Engineering, Supply Chain, Quality, Risk, and external suppliers to meet all project execution milestones (Such as tollgates, design reviews, and part creation)
• Prepare detailed project plans, while driving internal execution to meet project targets
• Facilitate communication across a global team, as needed, to achieve milestones and professionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders
• Continuously developing a network of resources in support of project execution
• Help develop Multi-Generational Project Plan (MGPP) and out-year strategy
• Identify and implement emerging technologies such as automation, machine vision, non-destructive testing, etc.
• Professionally represent Wabtec during all customer and supplier interactions

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in an Engineering or Project Management role
• Experience with next generation automation tools (i.e. vision inspection systems or automation equipment), or other emerging technologies
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and root cause analysis skills
• Ability to influence multiple stakeholders and work across the matrix organization and project manage issues to resolution
• Effective communication and presentation skills
• Strong conflict resolution skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Willingness to travel 10% of the time, both domestic and internationally
• English Fluency

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.