Global Rail Engineering Project Lead

Stadler Rail AG; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Stadler Rail AG in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to join a team delivering state-of-the-art passenger trains. You will manage complex rolling stock projects, coordinate across international sites, and lead sub-projects in collaboration with the senior TPM.

The role requires 3–5 years in rail/defense/aerospace, strong communication skills, and English fluency, with German preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Masters in mechanical or electrical engineering or equivalent training.
• PMP preferred.
• 3–5 years experience in rail vehicle, defense, aerospace or equivalent.
• Experience leading challenging projects in an international environment.
• Excellent communication and writing skills.
• Business fluent in English; German preferred (at least B1).

Responsibilities

• Support the senior TPM in managing and monitoring highly complex multimillion-dollar rolling stock projects.
• Regularly monitor progress and create reporting accordingly.
• Ensure timely design documentation within budget and quality requirements.
• Facilitate communication across multisite/international environments.
• Represent Stadler to customers and suppliers.
• Participate in negotiations and customer project meetings with preparation.
• Take responsibility for sub-projects.
• Maintain proper communication with customers and stakeholders.
• Lead the project team together with the senior TPM.

Skills

PMP preferred

Project management

Leadership

Communication skills

English fluent

German knowledge preferred

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree in Engineering (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent training

Job description

Stadler Rail AG in Salt Lake City is seeking a Project Manager Engineering to join a team delivering state-of-the-art passenger trains. You will manage complex rolling stock projects, coordinate across international sites, and lead sub-projects in collaboration with the senior TPM.

The role requires 3–5 years in rail/defense/aerospace, strong communication skills, and English fluency, with German preferred.