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Advanced Technology Integration Lead, Engine Productivity

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📍 JUMP TO CONTENT Search Life at Wabtec Career Paths Early Careers & Internships People & Perspectives Connect with Us Advanced Technology Integration Lead, Engine Productivity Full-Time Grove City On site Apply Favorite Job Description Who will you be working with? The Operations & Technology (O&T) team is a diverse team covering all service initiatives relative to WABTEC's locomotives. The team interacts with WABTEC's remanufacturing shops as well as customer account service shops, worldwide. This specific role primarily interacts with WABTEC's diesel engine remanufacturing site in Grove City, PA USA, collaborating with engineering, Global Supply Chain, manufacturing operations, and customer service accounts. This role will also have interactions with international remanufacturing and service sites. How will you make a difference? As a member of the O&T Engine Productivity Squad within the Wabtec Global Services Organizations (GSO), you will be responsible for leading the definition and execution of life-cycle cost (LCC) optimization projects, primarily involving the application of technologies enabling the inspection, repair and requalification of engine components. In this role you will be expected to influence multi-year strategic investment planning related to repair and inspection technologies, including but not limited to: automation systems, advanced repair techniques, non-destructive inspection methods, and industrial vision technologies. This will require developing a broad understanding of industry trends and available technologies, building external supplier relationships, and effectively facilitating the development, validation and implementation of these technologies at Wabtec remanufacturing and service sites as a part of a cross-functional project team. Successful implementation and sustainable performance of these projects will support the overall goal of the O&T Engine Productivity Squad to deliver multi-million dollar productivity savings versus prior year baselines. What do we want to know about you? Qualifications/Requirements: Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university Minimum of 5 years of experience in Field Services, Operations, Engineering/Technology, Techncial Project Management or Service Contract Management Minimum of 5 years of diesel engine development, manufacturing and/or service experience Strong understanding of industrial technology, supply chain and shop operations Willingness to travel 10% of the time, both domestic and internationally. Desired Characteristics: Experienced in bringing nextgeneration automation tools (i.e. vision inspection systems or automation equipment), or other emerging technologies, into production settings Ability to scope automation requirements and develop functional design specifications Hands-on experience with 2D/3D industrial vision systems (i.e. Cognex, Keyence, Simplex, etc.) Practical understanding of common NDT methods (i.e. UT, EC, X-ray, etc.) Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills Specific knowledge of large engine repair processes Awareness of laser welding processes Problem-solving mindset geared towards creative solutions Strong interpersonal and leadership skills with a consistent ability to effectively communicate and influence across cross-functional organizations and upper management. Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced environment and accommodate shifting priorities. Strong initiative with the ability to independently evaluate priorities and lead multiple projects simultaneously Strong business, technical, and financial acumen Knowledge of Wabtec and Global Services processes What will your typical day look like? Engage with the LCC team to execute technical and project management tasks aimed at reducing Engine repair and requalification cost through the implementation of new technologies Assist in the development of Multi-Generational Project Plans (MGPP) and strategize budget and ROI considerations to justify the validation and implementation of advanced technologies Lead and direct technical discussions between suppliers, design engineers, and principal engineers relative, but not limited, to LCC projects Facilitate communication within the team, as needed, to achieve milestones and professionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders Identify risks to project execution, schedule, or valuation and facilitate the mitigation of those risks with the appropriate team and communicate as needed Drive continuous improvement within other service divisions of WABTEC by developing a network of resources to standardize best practices Professionally represent Wabtec during all customer and supplier interactions What about the physical demands of the job? Will need to be aware of different PPE requirements given shop floor interaction You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary. Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable). Additional Information Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible. 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. 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Position Details

Salary $79K – $112K USD / year
Type Full-Time
Experience lead
Exp. Years 5+ years
Education Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
Category Engineering (Non-Software)

About this role

Lead life-cycle cost (LCC) optimization initiatives focused on inspecting, repairing, and requalifying diesel engine components. The role brings emerging automation, industrial vision technologies, and NDT methods into production settings and manages multi-year planning, supplier collaboration, and risk mitigation.

Key Responsibilities

  • Lead definition and execution of life-cycle cost (LCC) optimization projects
  • Develop Multi-Generational Project Plans (MGPP) and manage budget/ROI justification
  • Facilitate technical discussions among suppliers and engineering stakeholders
  • Scope automation requirements and drive functional design specifications
  • Identify project risks and coordinate mitigation to support milestone delivery

Technical Overview

Engineering integration and deployment role covering diesel engine repair technology, including automation systems and industrial vision (2D/3D) plus NDT methods such as UT, EC, and X-ray. Uses MGPP planning and budget/ROI justification to validate and implement inspection and repair technologies across remanufacturing and service sites.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is an experienced engineering/operations leader with 5+ years in diesel engine development, manufacturing, or service and a strong background in technical project management. They bring automation and industrial vision (2D/3D) and NDT methods (UT, EC, X-ray) into production settings, and they can lead LCC optimization projects using MGPP planning, budget/ROI justification, and supplier collaboration.

Must-Have Skills

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or universityMinimum of 5 years of experience in Field ServicesOperationsEngineering/TechnologyTechncial Project Management or Service Contract ManagementMinimum of 5 years of diesel engine developmentmanufacturing and/or service experienceStrong understanding of industrial technologysupply chain and shop operationsWillingness to travel 10% of the timeboth domestic and internationally

Nice-to-Have Skills

bringing nextgeneration automation tools into production settingsvision inspection systemsautomation equipmentscope automation requirements and develop functional design specificationsPractical understanding of common NDT methods (UTECX-ray)Awareness of laser welding processes

Tools & Platforms

2D/3D industrial vision systemsCognexKeyenceSimplex

Required Skills

life-cycle cost (LCC) optimization projectsinspectionrepairrequalificationautomation systemsadvanced repair techniquesnon-destructive inspection methodsindustrial vision technologiesmulti-year strategic investment planningexternal supplier relationshipsMulti-Generational Project Plans (MGPP)budget and ROItechnical project managementdiesel engine developmentmanufacturing and/or servicesupply chainshop operationstravel 10%CognexKeyenceSimplex2D/3D industrial vision systemsUTECX-raytroubleshootingroot cause analysislaser welding processes

Hard Skills

life-cycle cost (LCC) optimization projectsinspectionrepairrequalification of engine componentsautomation systemsadvanced repair techniquesnon-destructive inspection methodsindustrial vision technologiesmulti-year strategic investment planningexternal supplier relationshipstechnology validationimplementation of technologies in remanufacturing and service sitesMulti-Generational Project Plans (MGPP)budget and ROI considerationstechnical project management tasksproject risk identificationproject executionschedule managementvaluation mitigationcontinuous improvementautomation requirements scopingfunctional design specificationshands-on experience with 2D/3D industrial vision systemsCognexKeyenceSimplexcommon NDT methodsUTECX-raytroubleshootingroot cause analysislarge engine repair processeslaser welding processesdiesel engine developmentdiesel engine manufacturingdiesel engine service

Soft Skills

lead and direct technical discussionscross-functional collaborationcommunicate and influence across cross-functional organizations and upper managementinterpersonal and leadership skillswork in a fast-paced environmentaccommodate shifting prioritiesindependently evaluate prioritieslead multiple projects simultaneouslyprofessionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders

Industry & Role

Industry Manufacturing
Job Function Lead integration and implementation of engine productivity inspection/repair technologies to reduce life-cycle costs
Role Subtype Program Manager
Tech Domains Linux, IT Project Management, Industrial Vision

Keywords for Your Resume

Advanced Technology Integration LeadEngine Productivitylife-cycle cost (LCC) optimizationLCC optimization projectsinspectionrepairrequalificationautomation systemsadvanced repair techniquesnon-destructive inspection methodsindustrial vision technologiesMulti-Generational Project Plans (MGPP)budget and ROItechnical project managementservice contract managementdiesel engine developmentdiesel engine manufacturingdiesel engine servicesupply chainshop operationstravel 10%CognexKeyenceSimplex2D/3D industrial vision systemsNDT methodsUTECX-raylaser welding processesUT NDTlaser welding

Deal Breakers

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university, Minimum 5 years diesel engine development, manufacturing and/or service experience, Minimum 5 years field services, operations, engineering/technology, technical project management, or service contract management experience, Willingness to travel 10% of the time (domestic and international)

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