Project Responsible Engineer

Wabtec•Duncan, SC

17h•Hybrid

About The Position

As a member of the Transit Engineering organization, you will serve as the Project Responsible Engineer, acting as the key technical liaison between the customer and Wabtec. You will coordinate engineering activities across multiple product lines, ensuring that all technical requirements are clearly defined, executed, and validated throughout the project lifecycle. This role plays a critical part in delivering high-quality, compliant brake and safety systems by driving alignment across teams, managing requirements, and ensuring successful verification, validation, and homologation. You will also support project execution by identifying and mitigating risks while maintaining a strong customer focus.

Requirements

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering, or related field
4–6 years of experience in engineering project management or similar roles
Strong understanding of engineering development processes, including requirements management and V-cycle validation
Experience working in customer-facing roles with strong communication skills
Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
Ability to work in a global environment with cross-functional teams across regions
Self-driven with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Nice To Haves

Experience with requirements traceability tools (e.g., Polarion)
Familiarity with CAD tools such as SolidWorks and PLM systems such as Teamcenter
Knowledge of brake systems and control electronics
Experience supporting safety-critical systems and compliance processes
Prior experience in rail or transportation industries

Responsibilities

Serve as the primary engineering contact for customers, ensuring clear communication and timely issue resolution
Coordinate engineering activities across product teams to ensure project alignment and execution
Manage and maintain system and subsystem requirements, ensuring proper flow-down and traceability
Drive technical quality from development through serial production
Plan, execute, and document Verification & Validation (V&V) activities
Ensure system performance meets customer contracts, Wabtec standards, and safety requirements
Lead brake system homologation and ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements
Identify and mitigate technical risks while aligning engineering scope with customer expectations
Represent engineering within the Project Core Team and collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders
Develop and manage the project engineering plan, including integration, validation, and product delivery