Engineering Technical Leader-Locomotive Systems Architect & Proposal Engineer

Job Description

Essa posição é para atuar presencialmente em Contagem, MG.

Who are we?  

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.  
 
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. 

Who will you be working with? 

You will work within the Locomotive Engineering organisation, partnering with system, subsystem, and component engineers as well as Program Management, Commercial, Sales, Product, Finance, and Services teams. The role also interfaces directly with customers to translate business and technical needs into viable locomotive and modernisation concepts. 

How will you make a difference? 

As a member of the Locomotive Engineering organisation, you will apply Systems Engineering practices to develop new and modernised locomotive concepts. You will use your technical expertise to solve critical system-level problems, structure sound technical solutions, and prepare customer-facing proposals that support the GLO (Equipment) and GSO (Services) businesses. Through concept development, product structuring, packaging decisions, and system optimisation, you will influence both short-term opportunities and longer-term business goals. 

What do we want to know about you? 

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited university or college in an Engineering discipline. 

• Experience in locomotive design, locomotive packaging, locomotive service, or technical proposal development is preferred. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including the use and design of Excel-based models and the creation of Word documents. 

• Willingness and ability to travel up to 10% of the time. 

• Strong oral and written communication skills, with effective interpersonal and leadership capabilities. 

• Ability to achieve results in a matrixed, cross-functional, and global environment. 

• Ability to understand and implement customer and industry standards. 

• Ability to engage and build positive relationships with customers and internal and external stakeholders. 

• Knowledge of rail industry trends, locomotive functionality, and locomotive applications is preferred. 

• Project scheduling experience is preferred. 

What will your typical day look like? 

• Develop conceptual designs for new and modernised locomotive products supporting the GLO (Equipment) and GSO (Services) businesses. 

• Coordinate system, subsystem, and component engineers during concept development to identify potential configurations and select optimal solutions based on internal and external requirements. 

• Lead trade-off discussions involving technical, commercial, financial, and service considerations. 

• Develop and lead Tollgate 240 concept reviews, presenting proposed concepts and system-level design trade-offs. 

• Provide cross-functional updates on project status to Commercial, Sales, Product, and other key stakeholders. 

• Interface with customers through formal and informal design reviews and technical discussions. 

• Own vehicle concept packaging and assess how design decisions affect product weight, balance, cost, and performance. 

• Manage multiple requested projects at the appropriate level of technical depth while maintaining design fidelity and mechanical cohesiveness. 

• Develop proposal financial artefacts, including Engineering Support Requests (ESRs), related non-recurring engineering (NRE) collections, e-sheets, and associated ACOs. 

• Support Program Management in developing technical programme schedules and evaluating risks. 

• Prepare responses to customer specifications and develop Product Descriptions and locomotive performance curves. 

• Lead technical discussions during cross-functional Tollgate 2 presentations. 

• Research existing locomotive designs and applications to incorporate proven practices into new concepts. 

• Evaluate locomotive software configurations and product variations during proposal scoping. 

• Balance established design methodologies with new approaches to deliver innovative products with appropriate design and implementation risk. 

• Develop multiple proposal concepts in parallel to support demand from both business units. 

• Adapt project timelines and deliverables to evolving market needs. 

• Participate across the proposal process to ensure that only technically sound solutions are offered to customers. 

Benefits

At Wabtec, people come first. That’s why we ensure our employees feel valued and have the tools they need to thrive. By joining us, you will have access to a range of benefits designed to support your well-being and development. Here’s what we offer to make you feel part of a company that supports your professional and personal journey:

• Medical Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Dental Assistance extended to dependents (spouse and children)
• Profit Sharing
• Private Pension Plan
• Meal Policy according to location
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program: psychological, legal, financial, and social support
• Headspace – mental health app
• Christmas Card or Basket for employees (based on location)
• Christmas Gift for children up to 11 years old
• Extended Maternity Leave
• Program for Pregnant Women and Babies
• Language Incentive Policy
• Mentorship Programs and access to training platform
• Wellhub
• Pharmacy Assistance

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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