Lead Engineer

Ownership and key responsibilities:

• Acquire, integrate, transform, and reconcile data from multiple internal and external sources to ensure data accuracy and completeness.

• Develop, maintain, and enhance data cleansing, validation, and quality management processes, including data validation rules and data entry standards.

• Design and implement data governance controls, processes, and solutions in collaboration with business and technical stakeholders.

• Develop analytical, numerical, and automation tools to support business decision-making and improve operational efficiency.

• Model component reliability (deterministic and probabilistic models), predict number of failures during contract

• Participate as a presenter or a reviewer on technical reviews

• Identify process gaps and improvement opportunities, driving digitization, automation, and optimization of data processing and monitoring activities.

• Provide guidance and support to less experienced engineers and contribute to team development.

• Ensure all analyses, models, and technical outputs are properly documented in accordance with engineering policies, procedures, and quality standards.

Main Authorities and Missions:

• Serve as a key member of the Freight Services Operations & Technology Team, ensuring the quality, accuracy, and availability of data that supports the Services organization.

• Managing data acquisition, reconciliation, and advanced analytical models used to forecast future maintenance activities and drive predictive maintenance strategies.

• Act as a subject matter expert for reliability engineering, statistical analysis, and durability assessment of locomotive and engine components.

• Influence cross-functional teams by providing technical recommendations and reliability insights to support operational, financial, and engineering objectives.

• Lead continuous improvement initiatives through process optimization, data visualization, automation, and digitization of engineering activities.

• Ensure engineering analyses, methods, and documentation comply with company standards, policies, and procedures.

• Support the development of engineering capability within the organization through mentoring, technical reviews, and knowledge sharing.

Requirements:

• Master’s (Preferred) Degree in Mechanical or Production Engineering, Physics, Statistic, Data Scientist or similar.

• Demonstrated English language, written and verbal, communication skills.

• Minimum of 3 years of working in Service Operations.

• Overall knowledge about mechanical and energy systems.

• Proven analytical and problem-solving skills.  Ability to manage large amounts of data.

• Knowledge of statistical tools, programming, and data analysis.

• Process-improvement mindset; digitizing processes and or redundant tasks.

• Team player with ability to influence others.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• PC proficiency (MS Office Projects, Teams, PowerPoint, etc…).

• Experience in probability and statistical analysis

• Knowledge of diesel and rail technology is a plus

Desired:

• Experience working with engine hardware and related subcomponents

• Understanding of Rail, Transportation & remote monitoring system

• Knowledge of and exposure to manufacturing and engineering processes

• Knowledge of Power BI and /or other business intelligence software.

• Knowledge of selected programming and data analysis tools (e.g. R, Python, SQL)

• Demonstrated commitment for innovation

• Six Sigma or equivalent training

• Willingness and ability to travel

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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