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9317BR

PRS Facility Location:

EMD HQ LaGrange, IL

Job Purpose:

This position is responsible for managing the SD International market of legacy locomotives and the integration of new technology onto existing platforms.

Req ID:

9317BR

Company Description:

Railroads transport goods and people millions of miles every day. At Progress Rail, we believe in going the distance with them. We are looking for talented and innovative team players to address the challenges of the rail industry today, ensuring success for the future. Build a long-term career with opportunities for growth and advancement as part of a vibrant network of close to 200 global locations. Our innovative team members work together to forge the bridge between ideas and success!

As a Caterpillar company, Progress Rail is an integrated rolling stock and infrastructure provider, delivering a full range of products and services to domestic and international railroad customers. Our customers enjoy one-stop shopping and comprehensive railway solutions – whether it rolls on the rail or is the rail itself. From locomotives, transit, freight cars and engines, to tracks, signals and advanced technology, we ensure customers can count on us to meet their needs.

Learn how we keep our customers rolling by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn, and by visiting progressrail.com .

Education / Training:

• BS Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical).

Job Title:

Engineering Manager

City:

La Grange

Key Job Elements:

Lead customer and product requirements for platform locomotive to achieve market share, cost, and profitability objectives.

Work with the broader Caterpillar enterprise on technology developments for locomotives (i.e., Cat batteries).

Participates in the selection of new employees.

Trains, develops, assigns work and evaluates immediate subordinates and responsible for overall departmental planning and objectives.

Position interfaces with Next Gen platform manager and utilizes components/structures which are available and align with standardization strategy.

Prepares and manages departmental expense and CAPEX budgets. Provides resource and cost estimates, and forecasts of expenditures.

Respond and manages new sales inquiries in a timely manner and create customer technical proposals; Tasks include locomotive performance studies, project cost estimates, and engineering cost estimates.

Guide the design of the product to include reliability improvements, cost out initiatives, and TCO goals. Participates in Continuous Product Improvement process.

Organize meetings with customers, vendors, and certifying agencies, making presentations and negotiating technical issues.

Ensure all health, safety, legal and railroad regulatory (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB) requirements are being met throughout the process.

Qualifications and Experience:

• 10+ years of locomotive or relevant experience required;

• Knowledge of locomotive systems, such as structure, engine, cooling system, electrical system, pneumatic system, bogie, ventilation, or software;

• Responsible to manage a small team of system engineers. Position also sets requirements for sub-systems;

• High level of analytical abilities where problems are very complex;

• High level of written and oral communication skills;

• Strong personal skills and the ability to work in groups;

• Project or team lead experience;

• Travel as required (approx. 25%).

Preferred:

• Locomotive systems experience, or previous job assignments in multiple engineering disciplines;

• Familiarity with EMD / CAT engineering processes and systems;

• Experience in a customer facing role;

• Familiarity with Polarion, DOORS or similar requirements management tools;

• Familiarity with international standards and regulations (FRA, AAR, EN, AS/RISSB);

• MS in Engineering, or MBA;

• Experience with project management methodology;

• Prior experience in testing, commissioning, or field service engineering.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions:

• Strength – Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light to medium-level lifting (up to 30 pounds);

• Motion – Position regularly requires standard motions associated with working in an office environment;

• Vision/Hearing Requirements – Frequent verbal communications, including both talking and hearing;

• Work Environment – Position is typically located in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment which may include a non-temperature-controlled environment, as well as exposure to noise (85+ decibels), occasional exposure to temperature changes, heavy machinery and other hazardous working conditions requiring the use of PPE;

• Emotional Demands – Very high level of responsibility. Must be able to coordinate diverse aspects of a project. Requires significant interpersonal skills while sustaining very high standards;

• Safety – This is not a safety sensitive position, but may occasionally require the use of Personal Protective Equipment during visits to industrial areas.

The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required of an Engineering Manager.

EEO:

Equal Opportunity Employer – Race/Color/Sex/Religion/National Origin/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity/Vets/Disabilities

Benefits:

• Competitive Salary

• 401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)

• Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance

• Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with a HDHP and HSA with seed money

• Flexible Spending Accounts

• Paid Vacation

• Paid Holidays

• Paid Time-Off (PTO)

• Employee Assistance Plan

• Education Assistance Program

• Employee Recognition Programs

• Site specific Production and Incentive Plans

• Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans

• Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs

*Benefits eligibility varies by job position, full-time/part-time and regular/temporary status. The provisions of the plan documents control such benefits.

Job Category:

Engineering

State::

Illinois