Director, Train Dynamic Systems & Energy Leadership

Knorr Bremse Group; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 161,000 - 298,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group healthcare

401k plan

Vacation leave

Paid holidays

Parental leave

Stock purchase plan

Bonus potential

Job summary

Knorr Bremse Group's Signaling division in Irving, TX is seeking a Director of Train Dynamic Systems (TDS) with full P&L ownership over the LEADER product line, overseeing customer projects, internal development, and strategic planning. You will lead a 40+ person team, drive engineering quality, and steer market analysis, commercial strategy, and roadmaps, while collaborating with senior leadership.

This role offers a competitive salary, broad benefits, and opportunities to shape Mobility

Qualifications

• 15+ years of experience in engineering or project management
• 7+ years in leadership roles with increasing responsibility
• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering; Master’s preferred (Engineering or MBA)
• Proven experience managing large, multi-disciplinary engineering or project teams

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the TDS project portfolio, ensuring successful execution and alignment with business, financial, and customer objectives.
• Responsible for the execution, delivery, and quality of engineering activities for both customer projects and internal product development initiatives.
• Accountable for the financial performance of TDS (revenue, EBIT, margin, CapEx, Return on Sales).
• Lead business development activities including market analysis, customer management, commercial strategy, product road mapping, business opportunity cultivation, and STRAP planning.
• Responsible for leading the strategy, estimation activities, and negotiations for new project opportunities.
• Drive innovation to increase productivity, reduce costs, and create growth paths.
• Ensure resource planning and capability development aligned with commitments and long-term growth.
• Directly manage the TDS Management Team, total size 40+ engineers and managers.
• Ensure adherence to processes/policies and industry standards.

Skills

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Strategic planning

P&L ownership

Communication/presentation

Negotiation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree in Engineering or MBA

Job description

Knorr Bremse Group's Signaling division in Irving, TX is seeking a Director of Train Dynamic Systems (TDS) with full P&L ownership over the LEADER product line, overseeing customer projects, internal development, and strategic planning. You will lead a 40+ person team, drive engineering quality, and steer market analysis, commercial strategy, and roadmaps, while collaborating with senior leadership.

This role offers a competitive salary, broad benefits, and opportunities to shape Mobility