Wheel, Axle and Gear Reman Shop Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description for Service Engineer, Wheel , Axle and Gear REMAN shop

About Us:

With more than 27,000 employees in over 50 countries around the world, Wabtec provides innovative solutions to our freight rail, passenger transit and industrial customers. Today, Wabtec is a leading supplier of freight car and locomotive products. We are a global leader in rail friction, HVAC and pantographs. Our customers depend on us for the development and production of electronic recording, measuring and communications systems. Our focus on advanced engineering and new product development has resulted in more than 4,000 active patents.

Role Summary/Purpose:

The Service Engineer will lead and oversee all Wheel, Axle & Gear (WAG) REMAN shop activities, including inspection, repair, machining and Disassembly/ assembly, of wheelsets, traction motors, and journal bearings used in 4,500 HP and 6,000 HP locomotives. The role is responsible for ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality operations while meeting delivery schedules, cost targets, and Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

Essential Responsibilities:

Shop Operations & Execution

• Manage day-to-day wheel shop operations, including wheelset inspection, dismantling, repair, machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch.
• Ensure all maintenance and remanufacturing activities comply with engineering specifications, approved procedures, quality standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate resources to achieve production targets while maintaining operational efficiency and quality.

Planning & Process Management

• Develop and maintain Service BOMs, repair scopes, routing plans, and manpower/resource requirements.
• Ensure accurate recording and maintenance of operational and quality-related data in accordance with QMS requirements.
• Support effective production planning and workflow management to optimize shop performance.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

• Track and improve key performance metrics, including Turnaround Time (TAT), productivity, machine utilization, backlog management, and quality performance.
• Lean, Kaizen, and other continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, reduce waste, and improve cost competitiveness.
• Identify process bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and operational reliability.

Resource & Inventory Management

• Ensure timely availability of spare parts, consumables, tools, gauges, lifting equipment, and plant machinery required for smooth operations.
• Work closely with planning, procurement, and stores teams to maintain optimum inventory levels and prevent production interruptions.

Safety, Quality & Compliance

• Promote and enforce Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) requirements across the shop floor.
• Foster a strong safety culture focused on achieving zero harm and ensuring environmental compliance.
• Drive adherence to quality standards and continuous improvement in product and process quality.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor's Degree (B.E./B.Tech.) in Engineering, or Diploma in Engineering with relevant technical training 7-12 years of experience in machine shop operations, manufacturing, assembly, fabrication, automotive maintenance, locomotive maintenance, or related industrial environments.
• Willingness to work in a 24x7 operational environment, including rotational shifts.
• Comfortable working in a shop-floor and industrial setting.

Preferred Skills & Competencies

• Hands-on experience with CNC lathes, Drill machines, Hydraulic/mechanical press machines, Wheel turning equipment, Locomotive wheelsets and bogies, Traction motors, Rolling stock maintenance and repair
• Production planning and scheduling
• Shop-floor operations management
• Maintenance processes and reliability practices
• Root cause analysis and problem-solving methodologies
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on Lean manufacturing principles.
• Commitment to safe, sustainable, and environmentally responsible work practices.

Qualifications

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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