Engineering Manager II – Test Engineering

Wabtec•Buffalo Grove, IL

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Wabtec Bus Solutions division, you'll lead a test engineering team supporting a mix of door systems, wheelchair lifts/ramps, windows, driver barriers, charging products, controls, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering & Product Management, you will be responsible for validation testing activities supporting both new product development and sustaining engineering. As a hands-on leader, you will personally contribute to test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis while developing the people, processes, tools, laboratory capabilities, and operating systems needed to improve Test Engineering effectiveness. Working closely with engineering, quality, operations, and customers, you will help ensure safe, reliable, and compliant products are delivered on time while building a more structured, scalable, and efficient Test Engineering organization.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited); Master’s degree is a plus
10+ years of relevant engineering experience and 3+ years of leadership experience
Experience testing and validating mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, preferably within transportation, industrial, or related industries
Experience planning, executing, and troubleshooting validation testing
Proven leadership experience including basic project management, team development, prioritization, and accountability
Experience improving engineering processes, test methods, laboratory operations, or technical workflows
Strong knowledge of test equipment, test fixture design, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills

Nice To Haves

CAD, programming, and other similar adjacent skills a plus

Responsibilities

Lead and develop a team of local and remote test engineers and technicians
Set team goals, priorities, and workload while providing coaching and performance feedback
Execute and oversee testing and validation activities supporting new product development and sustaining engineering
Personally contribute to test planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and analysis for complex or critical projects
Develop and standardize test plans, test reports, and validation methods to improve consistency and efficiency
Establish and maintain visibility into testing priorities, schedules, workload, capacity, and status
Lead root cause testing and assist in corrective actions for failures and field issues
Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and project teams to deliver reliable and timely validation results
Manage laboratory operations, including safety, organization, equipment maintenance, calibration programs, and resource utilization
Support APQP/NPD processes and ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements
Develop and track key performance indicators related to throughput, quality, responsiveness, and equipment readiness
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer focus