Electrical-Mechanical Design Team Lead

Responsibilities

• The Electrical-Mechanical Design Team Lead will oversee the Electrical Schematics and Electrical Installation teams. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in designing electrical cabinets, wire harnesses, and grounding for electro-mechanical train components. This leadership role involves managing engineering capacity, ensuring project compliance, and fostering team growth through training and mentorship.
• Continuous development and management of the Electrical Installation and Schematics team.
• Manage work packages within project management tools (e.g., JIRA, Microsoft Office), ensuring accurate capacity planning and task allocation.
• Preparation of installation drawings, schematics and production documentation with the team.
• Working in PLM systems (Smar Team, Teamcenter) and tooling landscapes to streamline workflows.
• Change management based on feedback from production and in alignment with the Lead Engineer.
• Facilitate the adoption of the current designs to American Railway Standards.
• Creation, optimization, and establishment of engineering processes, guidelines, and work instructions.
• Ensuring that the relevant electrical engineering work packages adhere to both cost and schedule requirements.
• Collaboration with cross functional departments (System Engineers, Mechanical, Project Management, Production, and Quality) throughout product development stages.
• Lead technical releases of articles, 3D models, drawings, and associated documentation, ensuring adherence to project specifications.
• Ensure all electrical installation, schematic and design activities meet company standards, safety regulations, and customer specifications.

• High School diploma, or GED is required. Bachelor s degree is preferred.
• 5+ years in electrical engineering, with at least 2 years in a leadership or managerial role.
• Knowledge of Catia V5 or other 3D-modelling tools.
• Experience with Zuken E3, JIRA, and Smar Team/Teamcenter is advantageous.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Proven management experience within an engineering team.
• Familiarity with production processes and installation instructions.
• Ability to effectively function in an international working environment.

• Stadler US employee benefits package includes:
  Competitive Pay (plus Profit Sharing potential).
• Low-cost, comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans.
• 401(k) with employer match after 90 days.
• Generous Paid Time Off / 9 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid Holiday (Dec. 25 - Jan
  1).
• Paid training / Career development.
• Tuition and training reimbursement.
• Paid maternity and parental leave.
• Company-paid life and disability insurance.
• Referral bonus program.