Job DescriptionAs a member of the Wabtec Bus Solutions division, you will lead new product development initiatives from concept through launch while also serving as the business' Product Safety and Compliance subject matter expert. Reporting to the Director of Engineering & PMO, and dotted line to the Director of Quality & Performance systems, you will work across Engineering, Quality, Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, customers, suppliers, legal counsel, and regulatory agencies to successfully deliver innovative products, ensure compliance with applicable safety and regulatory requirements, reduce business risk, and improve organizational capability.
What do we want to know about you?- Bachelor's degree in engineering (ABET accredited)
- Master's degree(s) or equivalent advanced relevant certifications or degrees a plus
- 12+ years of progressive experience in project management & product development, compliance, & safety
- Expertise in leading cross-functional teams to successfully deliver new products from concept through production launch.
- Proficiency in managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, customer requirements, and business priorities.
- Strong understanding of product safety, regulatory compliance, risk assessment, and corrective action processes.
- Extensive experience in effectively interfacing with customers, regulatory agencies, legal counsel, suppliers, certification bodies, and internal stakeholders.
- Experience in influencing Engineering, Quality, Operations, Manufacturing, Sales, and Compliance functions without direct authority.
- Proven ability to thrive in environments where you are expected to both execute projects and serve as a subject matter expert.
- A strong track record of driving project delivery and addressing difficult compliance, product safety, or customer issues.
- Enjoy and are impactful in improving processes, building organizational capability, and mentoring others.
What will your typical day look like?- Act as a senior advisor to leadership regarding project execution, product safety, compliance risk, customer escalations, regulatory matters, and improvements.
Project Management
- Lead New Product Development (NPD) projects from concept through launch including effectively managing teams through scopes, project schedules, resource plans, budgets, and risk registers.
- Facilitate gate reviews, project reviews, customer reviews, and executive updates.
- Coordinate activities across Engineering, Operations, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality, Sales, and external partners.
- Drive resolution of project issues, resource conflicts, schedule concerns, and customer requests.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that strengthen project and product development execution.
Product Compliance & Safety
- Serve as the Product Safety and Compliance subject matter expert for the business.
- Lead compliance activities related to FMVSS, ADA, NHTSA, FTA, customer specifications, and other applicable regulatory requirements.
- Interface directly with customers, regulatory agencies, legal counsel, industry groups, testing organizations, and suppliers regarding product safety and compliance matters.
- Lead and/or mentor investigations and resolutions of product safety/compliance issues
- Develop and improve compliance/safety strategies, processes, and governance practices ensuring alignment with regulatory, customer, and industry changes.
- Provide mentoring, guidance, and subject matter expertise to project teams and functional stakeholders.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
What about the physical demands of the job?• Primarily office-based work at Buffalo Grove office
• Use a computer for extended periods
• Occasionally lift/move up to twenty-five pounds
• Stand, walk, and navigate facilities
• Occasional travel (15%) to customers' and manufacturing sites
Additional InformationOur job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $[redacted]00. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.
