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.
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 to learn more!
Job Overview:
The Technical Lead is responsible to oversee the creation, maintenance, and evolution of design systems to ensure consistency and efficiency across digital products and delivery of a centralized design system that enables consistent, high-quality user experiences across an organization's products and services. Work closely with designers, developers, and stakeholders to ensure the design system meets the needs of the business and end-users.
Basic Qualifications:
Master's/Bachelor of Engineering in User Experience (UX) Design, Human-Computer Interaction (HCI), Computer Science, Information Technology, Business Administration
Minimum 15 years working experience in UX designing
Essential Job Functions/Responsibilities:
Build and maintain scalable design systems, including components, patterns, and guidelines
Work closely with UX designers, developers, and product managers to align design systems with business goals and user needs
Provide technical leadership in implementing design systems, ensuring compatibility across platforms and devices
Ensure design systems meet accessibility standards and are optimized for performance.
Measure and report on the adoption, usage, and impact of the design system
Advocate for the design system and evangelize its benefits across the organization
Identify opportunities to leverage the design system to improve product consistency and development efficiency
Prioritize features and improvements based on user needs, business priorities, and technical considerations
Review and approve new components, patterns, and updates to the design system
Conduct user research to understand user needs and pain points related to the design system
Gather feedback from developers and designers to identify areas for improvement
Analyze usage data to identify trends and prioritize updates
Create comprehensive documentation for the design system, including component usage guidelines, style guides, and best practices.
Develop and deliver training sessions to educate designers and developers on the design system
Stay updated on industry trends and integrate new tools and methodologies into the design system
Technical Expertise:
Preference will be given to candidates with 12 or more years of working experience with front-end development technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript) and design tools (Figma, Sketch) in a product development role
Strong understanding of front-end technologies (HTML, CSS, JavaScript)
Experience working on StencilJS, Angular, React, NextJs, SCSS, Docker, Typescript, Git, Cypress and Selenium
Experience in managing or leading design teams
Strong understanding of design principles, user-centered design methodologies, and accessibility standards and responsive design principles
Excellent written and verbal communication skills to effectively convey complex design concepts to technical and non-technical audiences.
Analytical mindset with the ability to measure and report on the performance of the design system
Desired Skills:
Experience working in an enterprise-level organization with complex product ecosystems
Knowledge of design system best practices and industry trends
Familiarity with accessibility standards and inclusive design principles
Hands-on experience with design system implementation and maintenance
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.
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.