Director Engineering Operations

The Engineering Operations & Governance organization is responsible for driving operational excellence in engineering to deliver world class products with cost efficiency and quality through use of consistent tools and processes. The team collaborates with Engineering Leaders and cross functional peers to build operational models, organizational strategies, resource planning processes, and workforce development plans intended to create a harmonized engineering organization for Wabtec.

• Lead specific engineering productivity/cost initiatives for Wabtec which includes long- and short-term strategic planning.
• Drive engineering metrics/standardization across all P&Ls and short-term execution metrics and operational rhythms.

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from an accredited four-year university.
• Minimum 10 years of experience in engineering, technology, or operations.
• Master’s degree in Business Administration or Engineering (preferred).
• Proven leadership experience with the ability to influence and drive change.
• Six Sigma Green or Black Belt certification with strong statistical and quality knowledge.
• Demonstrated analytical, quantitative, and process improvement skills.
• Strong oral, written, interpersonal, and executive-level presentation skills.
• Customer-focused mindset in defining quality and setting priorities.
• Strong organizational and leadership capabilities.

• Develop action plans to drive productivity in partnership with the P&L engineering teams.
• Lead engineering design automation initiatives for Wabtec utilizing AI and automation tools, coordinating with external engineering tools suppliers.
• Develop the vision for engineer of the future, taking into account new tools and technologies (AI, HPC, etc.).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with HR, P&L Leaders, and Finance leaders to solve complex problems related to resource supply & demand scenarios, budget changes, project schedules, operating plan management, and strategic planning development.
• Develop and monitor metrics to drive execution in the engineering organization, manage the monthly engineering operating rhythm, perform detailed data analysis, and deliver regular executive level reports and presentations addressing budget adherence, pressures, variances, resourcing needs, skill gaps, etc.
• Deliver results on corporate engineering initiatives intended to drive productivity, harmonization, and integration.
• Lead and execute functional improvements to simplify and streamline engineering processes.
• Support strategic workforce planning efforts.
• Perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at

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).

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $,800. 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  Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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