Advanced Lead Engineer - Turbocharger

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

The Engine & Power Solutions Technology team’s Vision is to creative innovation with purpose.  We are at the heart of Wabtec’s decarbonization journey.  We create solutions that matter to the world & our business. 

Mission: “We deliver robust leading-edge Engine, Turbocharger, Fuel Cell & Cooling Systems technology. We make it real. We drive competitive advantage. Measure us on added value; we help the business to grow and win… we compete & win.”

How will you make a difference?

The Advanced Lead Engineer will provide technical expertise while maintaining responsibility for various aspects of the design, development, validation testing, application and reliability of turbochargers and turbocharger system components in support of current and future engine technology products.  This position is also responsible for the coordination of schedule and budget for these activities, as well as the communication of project status to cross-functional stakeholders.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution in Mechanical, Aerospace or related engineering field

• Minimum 5 years professional experience related to the design, validation, application or field service of mechanical components or systems

• Demonstrated understanding and experience related to typical design and validation processes such as FMEA and tollgate-style review (PPAP, etc.)

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially PowerPoint and Excel

• Confident ability to present technical details to an audience of peers and expert reviewers

• Ability to work constructively in a fast-paced, team environment and accommodate shifting priorities

• Willingness to travel (10%)

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead turbocharger system and component development efforts by identifying design and validation requirements based on higher level system and customer requirements.

• Act as the design lead or provide guidance for the definition of system and component design and validation plans to deliver fully validated products.

• Direct the execution of design and validation plans to deliver fully validated products.

• Oversee test planning, execution, and reporting for testing occurring at a variety of sites, potentially including external vendors, internal labs and on engines both on-site and in the field.

• Conduct all tasks with an intent to deliver per defined project schedules and maintain ownership for communication related to performance versus schedule.

• Provide input to senior engineers and management for effective strategic technical development.

• Provide timely and accurate communication regarding component and system design within the various business organizations including engineering, manufacturing, quality and supply chain, as well as product management and executive leaders

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at