Manager, New Car Engineering
About The Position
The Manager, New Car Engineering reports to the Senior Director, New Car Technology and is responsible for the electrical and mechanical engineering aspects of new railcar procurements, from technical specification development through contract closeout. The role covers railcar operating systems including carbody and truck structure, HVAC, propulsion, electronic brake control, doors, communications, and trainline function and integration. It involves design review and approval, report analysis, systems inspection and validation, and maintainability demonstration review to ensure compliance with technical specifications and contractual requirements. The manager leads electrical or mechanical engineers and supports stakeholders including Maintenance and Overhaul Shops, MTA C&D, the Central Electronics Shop, and Procurement. Additional administrative and technical duties include preparing and reviewing contract change orders, reviewing and approving field modification instructions, and participating in contract closeout.
Requirements
- Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college in Engineering, or a satisfactory equivalent.
- Ten years of professional experience.
- Two years of managerial or supervisory experience.
- New York State Professional Engineer (PE) license.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of NYCT rules and regulations.
- Experience in the rapid transit industry.
- Project management experience, with strong independent judgment and decision-making ability.
- Advanced degree in mechanical or electrical engineering.
- Proficiency in MS Project and/or Primavera and the MS Office Suite.
- Effective verbal, written, and presentation skills.
- Ability to work effectively independently and in team-based environments.
- Strong multitasking and organizational skills.
- Thorough understanding of railcar and control system design, testing, troubleshooting, failure analysis, and corrective action.
Responsibilities
- Develop technical specification requirements for electrical or mechanical systems, defining performance and reliability.
- Collaborate with DCE’s Car Systems Engineering group to integrate new systems and technologies validated through test programs.
- Support the development and review of contract terms and conditions and RFP documents.
- Lead engineers in design reviews and technical meetings with carbuilders and suppliers.
- Ensure safety, reliability, and performance compliance while coordinating with NYCT operating groups.
- Oversee Preliminary, In-Process, and Critical Design Review phases.
- Travel to carbuilder and supplier facilities for component, system, and subsystem validation testing.
- Review and approve deliverables, including record drawings, technical manuals, and training materials.
- Support the Central Electronics Shop with review, validation, and approval of Bench Test and Portable Test Equipment.
- Review and evaluate electrical or mechanical systems change orders and provide recommendations to the Senior Director.
- Collaborate with the car acceptance group to support delivery and integration of new production units into revenue service.
- Respond to maintenance shop requests, emergency support needs, and failure investigations.
- Monitor MDBF, service delays, and field modification implementation for contractual compliance.
- Supervise mechanical or electrical engineering staff and provide technical guidance to maintenance and overhaul shops.
- Participate in all contract closeout activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
