What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engineering Manager position at Knorr-Bremse?
LOCATION: Westminster / Maryland (US-MD), United States | BRAND: New York Air Brake | REQUISITION ID: 2844 | JOB GRADE: 17
Since 1890, New York Air Brake has been an innovative leader in the heavy-haul railroad industry. As a member company of Knorr-Bremse –the world’s leading manufacturer of braking systems for rail and commercial vehicles-New York Air Brake is recognized worldwide as a Center of Competence for heavy-haul freight railroad control systems. From multiple locations, we serve customers across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—reaching clear across the globe to South America, Africa, the Middle East, China, and Australia. Our talented, diverse, and dedicated teams develop innovative solutions to the challenges facing our customers. Join us in our next steps.
JOB DESCRIPTION:
The Engineering Manager is responsible for the design and application engineering of Knorr equipment. Engineering Managers support Mechanical, Electrical, and Test and Commissioning departments.
General responsibilities include supervising and providing technical guidance to, and monitoring the performance of, all engineers within the respective group, timely completion of engineering documentation, and performance calculations, and for providing budget estimates and schedules in support of proposals, and for new and existing work. Will be responsible for providing the necessary training and education for group members to allow them to keep abreast of current technologies in their respective fields so that work is performed in the most effective manner. Responsible for the development of the company ‘standard’ hardware, working closely with purchasing and manufacturing, as well as Knorr-Bremse.
Essential Functions:
- Supervising and providing technical guidance and support to Engineers, Designers, and Team Leaders.
- Monitoring the performance of the group.
- Providing budget estimates and schedules in support of new and existing work.
- Providing the necessary training and education for group members to allow them to keep abreast of current technologies.
- Review and approve engineering documentation generated by the group.
- Support Other departments such as S&S and Rail Services in customer discussions and review meetings or CoC-Operations and manufacturing engineering in support of internal improvement efforts.
- Must be able to travel on short notice and sometimes for several weeks at a time (normally travel should be 10% or less).
- Senior level positions demand erratic periods of “unscheduled” travel, such as 1-15 days/week for 1-3 week periods.
Technical Competencies
- Broad experience and good theoretical knowledge of engineering principles, particularly in a specific discipline.
- Should understand the software development process and capabilities of microprocessor-based systems.
- Knowledge and practical understanding of brake or similar equipment and principles,
- Must understand and practice good organization and configuration management skills, BOM structuring, Configuration/Change Control
- Proficient with spreadsheets (Excel), Scheduling (Primavera, Project), Word processing programs (Word), Presentation software (PowerPoint), and Use of Creo or other similar 3D modeling SW.
Core Competencies
- Strong problem solving and troubleshooting abilities.
- Must have a strong desire to succeed with high expectations, both of themselves and others.
- Must be able to write clear and precise documents.
- Must be able to read a large volume of material (usually customer specifications) and ascertain the salient points.
- Manage multiple and conflicting priorities.
- Must have effective communications and presentation skills.
- Must be energetic, hard working, and willing to put in an extra effort when required.
- Must have good business sense.
- Demonstrated leadership in the project environment. Must be able to clearly define requirements and expectations to others (Project Manager, Customer, Engineers, Purchasing, etc.)
- Must be able to work well in a team environment both internally and with customers.
- Must be an effective negotiator (Internal departments, European partners Customers, End Users)
Education and Experience
Bachelor's Degree Engineering Discipline Related to Role
8 years of relevant engineering experience
Experience with ground mobile equipment preferred,
Experience with the design of specific discipline systems and components,
WHAT WE OFFER
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.
From Engineering to Test Laboratory; Manufacturing & Skilled Machine Operation to Sales and Marketing; Field Service to Customer Service; Quality to HR to Finance to Software Development, our team-based approach is built on inclusion, opportunity, development, social responsibility and rewards. You are afforded the chance to grow personally and professionally through challenging assignments, commitment to continuing education, exposure to a variety of projects, and international travel. Our benefits are cutting edge as we offer student loan repayment assistance, lucrative 401k program, company assisted stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, wellness program, onsite workout facilities & classes along with competitive salary and incentive compensation, generous paid time off programs and a full array of medical, dental and vision options. We’ve got the right stuff, do you? Let’s find out together.
ARE YOU INTERESTED?
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!
Then join us! We look forward to receiving your online application!
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