Lead Test Engineering & Validation Manager

Wabtec Corporation; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation’s Bus Solutions division is seeking a hands-on Test Engineering Leader to guide a team validating mechanical and electro-mechanical bus systems, including doors, lifts, ramps, and charging products.

You will develop test plans, lead root-cause analyses, and partner with engineering, quality, and operations to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable products on schedule while building scalable lab capabilities and processes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited) required; Master’s degree a plus.
• 10+ years of engineering experience and 3+ years of leadership experience.
• Experience validating mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, preferably in transportation/industrial sectors.
• Experience planning, executing, and troubleshooting validation testing.
• Strong leadership, project management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of local and remote test engineers and technicians.
• Set goals, priorities, and workload; provide coaching and performance feedback.
• Oversee testing and validation activities for new product development and sustaining engineering.
• Contribute to test planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and analysis for complex projects.
• Develop standardized test plans and reports to improve consistency and efficiency.
• Maintain visibility into testing priorities, schedules, and capacity.
• Lead root cause testing and assist in corrective actions for failures.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and projects for timely validation results.
• Manage laboratory operations including safety, equipment maintenance, and calibration programs.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Root cause analysis

Test planning

Communication

CAD

Programming

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Master's degree is a plus

Job description

Wabtec Corporation’s Bus Solutions division is seeking a hands-on Test Engineering Leader to guide a team validating mechanical and electro-mechanical bus systems, including doors, lifts, ramps, and charging products.

You will develop test plans, lead root-cause analyses, and partner with engineering, quality, and operations to deliver safe, compliant, and reliable products on schedule while building scalable lab capabilities and processes.