Fleet Vehicle Engineering Manager — Modernize & Sustain Transit

Washington Metropolitan Area Transit Authority; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition assistance

Free Metro transportation

Competitive benefits

Job summary

WMATA is seeking an experienced Manager, Vehicle Engineering to lead the Vehicle Engineering Branch of the Bus Services Department. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to develop, procure, and modernize a fleet of over 1,400 buses and support vehicles while meeting cost and schedule constraints.

You will guide engineering staff and consultants, ensure safety and reliability, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, and training teams to deliver cutting-edge

Qualifications

• Knowledge of budget formulation, scheduling, maintenance, and control
• Knowledge of the practical application of engineering science and technology
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, and other techniques for maximizing the effective manufacture and distribution of goods
• Knowledge of the principles, practices, analysis, and techniques of program and project management and controls
• Knowledge of relevant laws, regulations, and public transportation policies and strategies for communicating with public officials

Responsibilities

• Participates in all aspects of the procurement efforts, including recommending contractual actions.
• Analyzes and assesses the scope and extent of assigned projects.
• Consults with equipment engineers for vehicle engineering and related technical activities.
• Coordinates efforts of personnel from other offices to ensure conformance to overall project plan and budget.
• Represents the Contracting Officer in meetings pertaining to vehicle and related equipment design or procurement.
• Develops and implements quality assurance, project evaluation programs and specifications for major rehabilitation of the existing fleet.
• Directs vehicle configuration control and configuration management programs, as well as vehicle rehabilitation and replacement programs.
• Establishes production or quality control standards. Provides technical direction to other engineers or staff members.
• Performs failure, variation, or root cause analyses and manages vehicle procurements to ensure work is accomplished according to plan.
• Defines mission and objectives of the work unit. Establishes work plans and evaluates staff performance.
• Assists in the development of designs for transit vehicles and transit work equipment.
• Monitors the performance of the manufacturers of vehicles to assure WMATA's contract terms are fulfilled.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Budget management

Customer service

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Contract management

Performance management

Strategic planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

WMATA is seeking an experienced Manager, Vehicle Engineering to lead the Vehicle Engineering Branch of the Bus Services Department. You will plan, direct, and coordinate activities to develop, procure, and modernize a fleet of over 1,400 buses and support vehicles while meeting cost and schedule constraints.

You will guide engineering staff and consultants, ensure safety and reliability, and collaborate with operations, maintenance, safety, procurement, and training teams to deliver cutting-edge