Engineering Manager II – Test Engineering

About the role

You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver’s protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a team of local and remote test engineers and technicians
• Set team goals, priorities, and workload while providing coaching and performance feedback
• Execute and oversee testing and validation activities supporting new product development and sustaining engineering
• Personally contribute to test planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and analysis for complex or critical projects
• Develop and standardize test plans, test reports, and validation methods to improve consistency and efficiency
• Establish and maintain visibility into testing priorities, schedules, workload, capacity, and status
• Lead root cause testing and assist in corrective actions for failures and field issues
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and project teams to deliver reliable and timely validation results
• Manage laboratory operations, including safety, organization, equipment maintenance, calibration programs, and resource utilization
• Support APQP/NPD processes and ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements
• Develop and track key performance indicators related to throughput, quality, responsiveness, and equipment readiness
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer focus

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited); Master’s degree is a plus
• 10+ years of relevant engineering experience and 3+ years of leadership experience
• Experience testing and validating mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, preferably within transportation, industrial, or related industries
• Experience planning, executing, and troubleshooting validation testing
• Proven leadership experience including basic project management, team development, prioritization, and accountability
• Experience improving engineering processes, test methods, laboratory operations, or technical workflows
• Strong knowledge of test equipment, test fixture design, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes
• Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• CAD, programming, and other similar adjacent skills a plus

Qualifications

• Primarily office and lab-based work
• Use a computer and/or lab equipment for extended periods
• Ability to build, instrument, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
• Occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds
• Stand, walk, and navigate facilities regularly
• Occasional travel (10%) to other sites

Skills

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Technical proficiency in test equipment and procedures
• Project management and process improvement experience
• Problem-solving and analytical skills
• Effective communication and collaboration abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively

Benefits

Details on benefits are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefits for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Pay

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.

Schedule

Full-time position with occasional travel (10%) to other sites.