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 will you be working with?

The UX Variance team’s goal is to create a stable foundation for driving cost-out productivity. We use data and analytics to ensure that our operations deliver consistent value to the business.

How will you make a difference?

The Program Leader – Reman Variance is the owner of a system of best practices which contribute to keeping Wabtec cost competitive. They will forecast and manage all UX variance related costs for assigned sites and/or components, frequently reporting this data to executive managers.  In this role they will influence cross functional teams, be accountable for delivering results according to targets, and drive actions required to manage actual repair costs.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Finance, or Operations Management from an accredited college or university

Minimum of 3 years of experience in a manufacturing environment

Strong understanding of supply chain and shop operations

Willingness and ability to travel up to 15% of the time

Ability to lead and influence cross-functional stakeholders

Effective communication and presentation skills

Strong interpersonal, leadership, and conflict resolution skills

What will your typical day look like?

Responsible for forecasting, reporting and management of UX variance for assigned sites

Develop and maintain reports to assist with management of fallout rates and provide guidance to operations and materials teams for accurate consumption of material and application of labor to workorders

Support annual UX standard cost setting process to ensure accurate product costing in accordance with business policy

Identify opportunities for cost out activity and support productivity team to achieve cost out targets

Identify and implement opportunities to improve transactional accuracy through repair process: labor operation claiming, material consumption

Effectively communicate status, risks, and opportunities to executive leadership on a routine basis

Responsible for reporting out of monthly UX ACO and tracking towards annual targets for assigned components and impact to Wabtec Freight Services

Perform routine evaluation of productivity projects to ensure effectiveness and take action to maximize cost out opportunity

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Preferred locations for this role are Cleveland, OH; Erie, PA; or Emporium, PA.

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

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 benefits offered, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

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.