Product Safety Compliance Engineer III

Job Description

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.

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value‑added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets.

Wabtec is seeking a Product Safety & Compliance Engineer III to serve as a technical authority for regulatory compliance and product safety within the US transit bus market. This role ensures products meet applicable FMVSS/CMVSS, ADA vehicle accessibility, FTA‑funded procurement, and APTA requirements while partnering cross‑functionally to embed compliance early in design. This is a senior individual contributor role with strong influence across engineering, quality, suppliers, and customers.

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, or similar).
• 7+ years’ experience in product safety, compliance, or regulated vehicle engineering.
• Hands‑on experience with FMVSS/CMVSS application.
• Working knowledge of ADA vehicle accessibility requirements.
• Strong technical documentation and cross‑functional leadership skills.

• Own compliance assessments, interpretation and application of FMVSS (49 CFR Part 571) and CMVSS.
• Lead ADA accessibility compliance (49 CFR Parts 37 & 38) for transit bus products.
• Support FTA‑funded bus procurements and customer compliance requirements.
• Define verification strategies and approve test plans and compliance evidence.
• Partner with engineering and quality teams to manage safety and compliance risk.
• Interface with customers, suppliers, test labs, regulators and legal counsel as needed.

• Occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds, reach hands and arms, talk or hear, stand, walk, sit, use hands, finger, handle, feel; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Wabtec is a global company that embraces diversity and inclusion. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. If you have a disability or special needs for accommodation, please let us know.

The salary range for this role is currently $91,000‑$129,800. Benefits include health, welfare, and retirement, and may also include an annual bonus if eligible. More information is available at

Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status.

Just let us know – we’ve got you.