Operations Project Manager
Company: Wabtec Corporation
Location: Plattsburgh
Posted on: January 27, 2023
Job Description:
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment,
systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and
transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective
experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport,
the company has 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, creating transportation solutions
that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000
employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the companys
new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .Its not just about your
career or your job titleits about who you are and the impact you
are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted
watersdo things that havent been done to make yours and someone
else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we
will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development,
services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for
global customers by speaking the language of industry.Position
reports to our Director of OperationsSUMMARYManage and monitor all
operational activities related to major customer Aftermarket (AFTM)
projects with respect to defined target.Inform management of
priorities, identified risks in their area, propose/implement
improvements in the area of safety, quality, cost reduction,
delivery plan execution.Supervision of Manufacturing
Engineers/Techs focused on Aftermarket as assignedROLE AND
RESPONSIBILITIES:Bid PhaseTender quotation coordination with AFTM
Sales Director and Manufacturing Engineer Costing of recurring and
non-recurring industrial cost (tools, CAPEX, training, transfer of
production) Define industrialization schedule including industrial
strategy (Define/update Manufacturing Plan) Ensure Customer, Design
and Production requirements are met by industrial processes
(bonding, painting, spot welding, brushing, final dressing,
etc.)Project Phase
- Integrate Mfg. Engineering/Manufacturing into Development
process at appropriate points
- Integrate with both internal and external customers and
suppliers, including Mfg. Engineering, Project Management, Supply
Chain, Quality, Manufacturing, Tooling, etc..
- Responsible for ECD implementation (configuration management,
rank of application management)
- Review all open orders for Aftermarket and ensure routers
set-up correctly
- Ensure forecast completed monthly for sales in conjunction with
AFTM Sales Director and Master Planner
- Lead team in execution of mini projects through the AFTM
group
- Lead activities on door systems overhaul projects
- Participate in RMA plateau meetings to ensure RMAs are
completed to plan
- Participate in AFTM plateau meetings to ensure AFTM
projects/parts are completed to plan
- Review work orders and ensure dates for completion are in
alignment with material availability
- Ensure proper manpower coverage for execution of group targets
for AFTM
- Review future orders and ensure tooling, jigs, and fixtures are
in place in conjunction with ME.
- Responsible for the industrialization schedule that attains
Quality, Cost and Lead-time targets
- Responsible for implementing the industrial set up as per
project requirements and design for assembly standards
- Responsible for implementing all the quality requirements
related to product/process
- Responsible for transfer of production if any
- Responsible for Ops Project Management and related achievement
until product/process validation meets customer requirements.
- Standard cost definition (Tender, pre-design, FAI, M/B
decision, Product/released for production)
- Work with Mfg. Eng. to review Actual time follow-up versus
standard time and deviation root cause analysis to review process
flow to optimize performance COC (Center of Competency) support by
project.
- Collection, analysis, and reporting of various data for the
company.
- Ability to multitask is a must.
- Follow all safety procedures
- Must be a team player and solution provider
- Flexible work schedule.
- Other Operations Project Management focused on Operations/Mfg
Eng. duties as assigned
- Travel as required.TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND
EDUCATIONEDUCATION:Bachelors degree in Engineering (Industrial,
Manufacturing, Mechanical) or equivalent experience.EXPERIENCE:
- A minimum of 5 years experience in an industrial environment
with a focus in the area of Manufacturing Engineering/Manufacturing
specifically in Vapor Rail Aftermarket business is highly
desirable.
- A minimum of 5 years in Transportation or Aerospace Industry
preferred, relevant Manufacturing experience will be
considered.OTHER REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE:
- Strong knowledge of Manufacturing processes
- Strong Project Management/organization experience
- Design, implementation and validation of a production line
- Industrialization: FMEA (product and process), work
instructions, Kaizen, budget and schedule management.
- Mechanical aptitude
- Troubleshooting abilityQUALITIESRigor, ability to align
functions, team player, commitment, collaborative, ability to
anticipate/prevent problem, solution
providerCOMPETENCIES/ABILITIESListeningTakes InitiativeElectrical
and mechanical assembly knowledgeAbility to organize a
cross-functional teamComputer literate, Microsoft Office, MS
Project 2010, Visio, AutoCAD 2011, Solid Works 2013.Experience in
the Rail Industry a plus.Qualified candidate must have the ability
to respond positively to new challenges and continuous improvements
while maintaining current standards.Wabtec Corporation is committed
to taking on the worlds toughest challenges. In order to fulfill
that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and
inclusiveness. We aim to employ the worlds brightest minds to help
us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe
in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and
stylespeople 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.Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the worlds
toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on
a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to
employ the worlds brightest minds to help us create a limitless
source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented
people of varied backgrounds, experiences and stylespeople 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.
Keywords: Wabtec Corporation, Albany , Operations Project Manager, Executive , Plattsburgh, New York
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