Lead Project Management Specialist- Propulsion

Wabtec•Chicago, IL

1d•$68,900 - $98,200

About The Position

As a member of the O&T Propulsion Productivity squad, you will be responsible for supporting, leading, and executing life cycle cost (LCC) reduction projects for Propulsion equipment within the Global Services Organizations (GSO). The Lead Project Management Specialist will guide the Propulsion LCC organization to identify and execute cost reduction projects for the GSO. In this role you will influence cross-functional teams, drive innovative loco maintenance cost projects, and be accountable for the short and long-term results of a multi-million dollar project portfolio both in our remanufacturing shops and at CSCs. Additionally, you will play a key role in driving the adoption and enhancement of emerging technologies for wayside applications and within the manufacturing environment, encompassing areas such as automation systems, advanced repair techniques, non-destructive inspection methods, and industrial vision technologies.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in engineering from an accredited college or university
Minimum of 4 years of experience in Services, Operations, Technology, Project Management or Service Contract Management
Strong understanding of services, supply chain and shop operations
Willingness to travel 10% of the time, both domestic and internationally.

Nice To Haves

Experience with Propulsion equipment
Experience with next generation automation tools (i.e. vision inspection systems or automation equipment), or other emerging technologies, into production or field applications
Ability to scope automation requirements and develop functional design specifications
Hands-on experience with 2D/3D industrial vision systems (i.e. Cognex, Keyence, Simplex, etc.)
Practical understanding of common NDT methods (i.e. UT, EC, X-ray, etc.)
Strong troubleshooting and root cause analysis skills
Specific knowledge of repair processes for metallic components
Problem solving mindset geared towards creative solutions supporting innovative technology, quality, and throughput improvements with strong conflict resolution skills
Welding, Brazing awareness
Ability to lead multiple projects simultaneously
Effective communication and presentation skills
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
Ability to work effectively in a cross-functional team
Strong business, technical, and financial acumen
Knowledge of Wabtec and Global Services processes

Responsibilities

Identify and drive projects to reduce Propulsion repair costs with the implementation of newer technologies
Identify and drive projects with customer accounts to reduce services spending for those accounts
Help develop Multi-Generational Project Plan (MGPP) and strategize out-year budget of advanced technologies
Lead and direct technical discussions between suppliers, design engineers, and principal engineers relative, but not limited, to LCC projects
Facilitate communication within the team, as needed, to achieve milestones and professionally manage communications with internal / external project stakeholders
Identify risks to project execution, schedule, or valuation and facilitate the mitigation of those risks with the appropriate team and communicate as needed
Drive continuous improvement within other service divisions of WABTEC by developing a network of resources to standardize best practices
Professionally represent Wabtec during all customer and supplier interactions