Project Engineer, Systems Engineer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

You will work closely with Wabtec’s Product Engineering teams across multiple global sites, including specialists in brakes, safety systems, controls, RAMS, FEA, and validation. You will partner cross-functionally with Project Managers, engineering leaders, and global teams based in Europe and India, while serving as the primary technical interface with customers.

As a member of the Transit Engineering organization, you will serve as the Project Responsible Engineer, acting as the key technical liaison between the customer and Wabtec. You will coordinate engineering activities across multiple product lines, ensuring that all technical requirements are clearly defined, executed, and validated throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality, compliant brake and safety systems by driving alignment across teams, managing requirements, and ensuring successful verification, validation, and homologation.

You will also support project execution by identifying and mitigating risks while maintaining a strong customer focus.

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or related field
• 4–6 years of experience in engineering project management or similar roles
• Strong understanding of engineering development processes, including requirements management and V-cycle validation
• Experience working in customer-facing roles with strong communication skills
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Experience with requirements traceability tools (e.g., Polarion)
• Familiarity with CAD tools such as Solid Works and PLM systems such as Teamcenter is preferred
• Ability to work in a global environment with cross-functional teams across regions
• Self-driven with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

• Knowledge of brake systems and control electronics
• Experience supporting safety-critical systems and compliance processes
• Prior experience in rail or transportation industries

• Serve as the primary engineering contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution
• Coordinate engineering activities across product teams to ensure project alignment and execution
• Manage and maintain system and subsystem requirements, ensuring proper flow-down and traceability
• Drive technical quality from development through serial production
• Plan, execute, and document Verification & Validation (V&V) activities
• Ensure system performance meets customer contracts, Wabtec standards, and safety requirements
• Lead brake system homologation and ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while aligning engineering scope with customer expectations
• Represent engineering within the Project Core Team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
• Develop and manage the project engineering plan, including integration, validation, and product delivery

This role primarily involves office-based engineering and coordination work, with potential for occasional travel to customer or project sites. The position requires the ability to communicate effectively, work on a computer for extended periods, and collaborate across global teams.

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

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).

The salary rate for this role is currently $71,. 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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