Project Responsible Engineer

About the role

Wabtec is hiring a Project Responsible Engineer in its Transit Engineering organization, based in Duncan. The engineer acts as the key technical liaison between customers and Wabtec, coordinating engineering activities across multiple product lines so that requirements are defined, executed and validated throughout the project lifecycle. The role works closely with Product Engineering teams on brakes, safety systems, controls, RAMS, FEA and validation, and partners with Project Managers and engineering leaders in Europe and India.

Key responsibilities

• Serve as the primary engineering contact for customers, resolving issues promptly
• Coordinate engineering activities across product teams and drive project alignment
• Manage and maintain system and subsystem requirements, ensuring flow-down and traceability
• Drive technical quality from development through serial production
• Plan, execute and document verification and validation (V&V) activities
• Ensure system performance meets customer contracts, Wabtec standards and safety requirements
• Lead brake system homologation and ensure compliance with regulatory and certification requirements
• Identify and mitigate technical risks while keeping engineering scope aligned with customer expectations
• Represent engineering in the Project Core Team and develop the project engineering plan, including integration, validation and product delivery

Required profile

• Bachelor's or Master's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics Engineering or a related field
• 4-6 years of experience in engineering project management or similar roles
• Customer-facing experience with strong communication skills
• Ability to work in a global environment with cross-functional teams across regions
• Self-driven, with strong problem-solving skills and a continuous improvement mindset

Required skills

• Understanding of engineering development processes, including requirements management and V-cycle validation
• Proficiency in MS Office and project management tools
• Experience with requirements traceability tools such as Polarion
• Preferred: CAD tools such as SolidWorks and PLM systems such as Teamcenter
• Preferred: knowledge of brake systems and control electronics, safety-critical systems and compliance processes, and rail or transportation industry experience

The role is primarily office-based with occasional travel to customer or project sites. The stated pay range is $68,900-$98,200, and benefits include health, welfare and retirement options.