Manager - Mechanical Design

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 Role Summary Overview As Manager - Mechanical Design you will lead a high-performing engineering team within WITEC s Mechanical Engineering group supporting global business units across a diverse range of projects and product lines The team specializes in mechanical design drawing generation and finite element FE analysis This role combines strategic leadership with hands-on technical expertise to drive innovation process excellence and talent development You will be responsible for delivering high-quality design solutions aligned with business and customer needs while fostering collaboration across global stakeholders Key Responsibilities Leadership Talent Development Hire retain and develop engineering talent to meet evolving business needs Foster a performance-driven culture through coaching feedback and recognition Promote a collaborative and inclusive team environment Strategic Execution Define and implement technical and management processes to enhance team productivity and delivery quality Develop and execute a technology roadmap to address current and future capability gaps Drive resource strategy using a balanced mix of internal and external PSA talent to support multiple concurrent projects Stakeholder Engagement Collaborate with global cross-functional teams to understand project requirements and ensure timely high-quality execution Enable prompt decision-making and prioritization based on business needs and customer expectations Innovation Continuous Improvement Champion speed cost-efficiency and quality through innovative thinking and value engineering Optimize existing systems and components based on market and customer feedback Encourage knowledge sharing and documentation of best practices across teams Technical Expertise Maintain hands-on proficiency in engineering design tools such as SolidWorks Creo CATIA and AutoCAD Ensure adherence to engineering standards and best practices in design and analysis Qualifications Requirements Bachelor s or Master s degree in Mechanical Engineering from an accredited institution Minimum 12 years of engineering experience in mechanical systems preferably in transit locomotive or related structural domains At least 4 years of proven global leadership experience in project or people management roles Strong domain expertise in transit mechanical systems Demonstrated technical credibility and problem-solving capabilities Excellent interpersonal communication and presentation skills Proven ability to foster a collaborative high-performance culture across global teams Deep understanding of engineering design analysis processes and systems thinking Desired Skills Experience Experience working in a multinational corporate environment with global teams Strong organizational and strategic planning skills Awareness of current industry trends in product design and PLM systems Six Sigma training or certification Experience in leading cost optimization and value engineering initiatives Proficiency in engineering platforms and tools CAD CAE PLM etc Who are we 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 Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport the company has grown to become One Wabtec with unmatched digital expertise technological innovation and world-class manufacturing and services enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world Visit our website to learn more Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences expertise and backgrounds that bring us together At Wabtec we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated To fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership diversity and inclusion We aim to employ the world s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds experiences and styles People like you 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 If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation please let us know