at Wabtec Corporation in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else’s life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
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. Visit our website (http://www.wabteccorp.com/) to learn more!
Who will you be working with?
Lead Customer Service Management Specialist will own and drive delivery on commitments for assigned fleet reliability as well as specific contractual obligations for customers
How will you make a difference?
The Lead CSM will also be responsible for working with engineering and fleet teams to manage overall fleet Reliability data for the UP account with the goal of identifying trends/abnormalities in faults and other data that lead to early detection of potential failure modes. Support execution of plan for reliability programs associated with all assigned locomotive fleets.
What do we want to know about you?
+ Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited college or university; or equivalent experience.
+ Minimum of 3 years of rail industry experience on GE locomotives in Servicing, Production or Manufacturing.
+ Must be able to read/write/speak fluent English
+ Willingness to travel 25%-50% of the time as needed
+ Strong statistical background with analytical and quantitative skills; familiarity with Six Sigma concepts and tools
+ Ability to communicate with all levels of internal and external organizations, including upper management
+ Ability to execute multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively in a cross-functional team
+ Ability to identify opportunities to improve processes and initiate change; demonstrated commitment for process improvement
+ Experience in project management desired
+ Strong interpersonal, influence, and conflict resolution skills
+ Hands-on experience in the railroading industry, specifically with railroad operations and asset maintenance operations
+ Understanding of life-cycle cost/life-time value modeling
+ Locomotive product knowledge and troubleshooting experience
+ 1st hand knowledge of railroad operations and maintenance practices
+ Six Sigma, Lean, or equivalent Quality Program certification
+ Working knowledge of i-Based Services and Systems.
+ Working knowledge of RR information systems and databases
+ Knowledge of locomotive application principals
What will your typical day look like?
+ Develop implementation plans for field modification programs
+ Manage and support a deck of research projects in collaboration with Services, Engineering, GRC and the Software COE
+ Maintain reliability tracking systems (Sales Force, Reliance, CCD, and other systems)
+ Support fleet team with locomotive event coding and tracking of contractual metrics
+ Manage the road failure exclusion documentation process
+ Analyze fleet data from both UP and GE systems to identify emerging trends/issues facing the fleet
+ Facilitate adoption and integration of next generation technologies to support the prognostics vision & goals
+ Maintain project scorecards for tracking outcomes and implementation.
+ Author and manage communications to internal and external team at regional and corporate levels
+ Liaise with customer and service teams to implement field tests and to drive solutions implementation
+ Assist customer and service teams in implementing projects, troubleshooting project issues and obtaining feedback on the technology being tested.
+ Identify opportunities for new projects or improvements to existing projects.
+ Continuously embed discoveries/learning back into other business functions and project teams
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com (https://wabtec.sharepoint.com/sites/GlobalCommunications/Shared%20Documents/Branding/VMV/mywabtecbenefits.com) .
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please
