Lead Engineer - Configuration Management

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

The Wabtec LOCOTROL,® portfolio includes both Distributed Power and Remote Control Locomotive technologies. In this role, the Lead Engineer - Configuration Management will lead the HW and SW configuration management of some of the most complex and technically challenging projects within the business while providing guidance to your best-in-industry peers and team members. 

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the LOCOTROL team, you will be responsible for providing support for configuration management on programs ranging from 4 weeks to 2 years.  The successful applicant will work closely with engineering and leadership to ensure that configuration management is aligned with business priorities and strategies. This role will be a member of a team empowered to voice and drive positive change.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelors or Associates Degree from an accredited college or university
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in Configuration Management of Software and Hardware
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment. 
• Experience with product lifecycle management and source code management tools
• Prior project execution experience with large-scale software projects and the ability to lead and motivate high potential teams
• Willingness and ability to travel domestically and internationally. 

What will your typical day look like?

• Host and drive Change Control Boards (CCBs) for the Hardware, Systems, Software, and Validation engineering teams
• Provide software build guidance and execution to ensure a quality product
• Work with the team to identify, design and implement process improvements that advance quality and efficiency. 
• Work cross-functionally to ensure continuity, consistency and CTQ’s are met. 
• Be flexible to accommodate evolving and shifting release plans and priorities
• Assist in the deployment and monitoring of the product.
• Ensure that delivered products achieve highest quality and performance levels. 
• Be able to think critically and creatively to develop solutions that enable the best outcomes for the business. 
• Develop metrics and scorecards to measure key performance indicators (KPIs).  Analyze and drive improvements.
• Be a leading voice for continuous improvement and growth in the business
• Foster a culture of inclusion and positivity by communicating effectively
   

Desired Characteristics 

• Experience with Agile PLM and IBM CLM
• Experience with GIT or SVN
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proven ability to work in a cross-functional, global environment.
• Locomotive Systems Design Experience is a plus.
• Railroad Industry Experience is a plus
• Self-starter with the ability to lead with minimum supervision.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills. 

 Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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).

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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.