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Job Description

Who will you be working with?

The Engineering Operations Associate will work with a cross-functional Engineering team to support the efficiency and coordination of engineering processes, systems, and projects across the organization. This role acts as a bridge between technical teams, operations, and leadership — ensuring that engineering initiatives run smoothly, resources are optimized, and projects align with business goals.

How will you make a difference?

+ **Project Coordination:** Support planning, tracking, and execution of engineering projects, ensuring deadlines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

+ **Operational Efficiency:** Assist in developing and maintaining processes, workflows, and tools that enhance engineering productivity and communication.

+ **Data & Reporting:** Ensure data integrity in Clarity in relation to resource capacity and On-Time-Delivery metrics to support data-driven decision-making.

+ **Resource Management:** Help track allocation of engineering resources and maintain accurate documentation of team capacity, workloads, and priorities.

+ **Cross-Functional Collaboration:** Coordinate with Product, Project Controls, and Finance to align engineering operations with company-wide objectives.

+ **Process Improvement:** Identify bottlenecks, propose optimizations, and help enforce best practices for development, deployment, and communication.

What do we want to know about you?

+ Bachelor’s or Associate degree in engineering, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related field (or equivalent work experience).

+ 1 - 3 years in engineering operations, project coordination, or technical program management (internships may count).

+ Experience working in or with engineering or product teams preferred.

+ Strong analytical and organizational abilities.

+ Familiarity with project management and collaboration tools (MS Project, Clarity, Power BI, IBM).

+ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

+ Basic understanding of software development life cycles (SDLC) or engineering workflows.

+ Proficiency with Excel/Sheets and data visualization/reporting tools.

+ Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

What will your typical day look like?

+ Review Project Dashboards, queries and reports. Complete updates and validation of data as needed including data analysis for performance metrics, resource utilization, as well as identifying anomalies or trends that might require escalation or adjustment

+ Working with Engineering Leads to track progress on product releases for updates to Clarity

+ Manage internal workflows to improve efficiencies or drive process improvements and efficiency gains through automation and documentation

+ Prepare and Report project summaries to Leadership

+ Review and follow up actions

+ Collaborate with cross-functional teams across engineering, product, and operations

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $60700-83400 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.

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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