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. **How will you make a difference?** As an Operations Brakes Product Line leader you will be responsible for defining the Product Line Industrial Strategy and Standards, optimizing the Product Total Cost of Ownership (RC & Operations NRC) and developing Operations Customer Intimacy. **What do we want to know from you?** + You have a Mechanical engineering or economical degree + You have more than 10 years of experience in operations in an Industrial environment **What will your typical day look like?** + Drive Standard Product TCO (RC and Operations NRC) reduction plan in collaboration with the Product manager(s) through manufacturing process improvements/automation, make or buy, design to cost, challenging engineering and sourcing + Define and deploy Product Line Industrial Standards : Manufacturing set up and equipment's with related costs, Industrialization WBS as per APQP deliverables, Process Validation, PFMEA, Design for Manufacturing (including Test & Packaging), Standard Work Instructions and Control Plan + Develop Operations Customer Intimacy : understand customers Operations needs (Manufacturing, Methods, Supply Chain, Sustainability) and propose solutions to address them to the Product Line Director and then to customers once approved by the PL Director + Manage clause by clause of Operations to customer Specifications (special process, logistic protocol,..) + Challenge and validate Product TMC + Operations NRC with Product Line Sourcing and Operating Unit Operations Project Manager + Assist tender manager to ensure Bid is correctly set up into CRM and SIOP tool as for Industrial parameters (Product families, Industrialization Operating Unit, Manufacturing Operating Unit, Bill of Labor, Transfer of Production and Transfer of Technology, Delivery plan) + Perform regular Operations reviews on critical projects : Quality, Cost, Leadtime risks and opportunities + Product Line organization: Sales, Product Line Dir, Product manager, Project Manager and project team : Engineering, Sourcing, Quality _Legal authorization to work in EU is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening._ _*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalized agreement with Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired._ **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 to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com **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 let us know.