Engineering Manager

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A leading provider of power supplies, converters, and onboard systems for rail vehicles is seeking an experienced Engineering Manager to lead and grow its U.S. Engineering team. This hands-on leadership role is ideal for a systems-oriented engineer with a strong background in rail or transit technologies, product integration, and global coordination. You will act as a key technical liaison between U.S. operations and international engineering centers, driving successful project execution and product support.

Job Description

Team Leadership & Management

• Build, lead, and mentor a multidisciplinary U.S. engineering team (Electrical, Mechanical, Systems, Software, and Manufacturing).

• Set goals, allocate resources, and align the team with strategic priorities.

• Promote a culture of technical excellence, accountability, and continuous improvement.

• Conduct performance reviews, one-on-ones, and career development planning.

Cross-Functional & Global Coordination

• Serve as the technical bridge between U.S. operations and global engineering teams across multiple countries.

• Coordinate technical inputs for proposals, design reviews, and validation efforts.

• Collaborate with Project Management, Field Service, Quality, and Production teams to resolve technical challenges.

• Lead responses to escalations, warranty concerns, and design feedback from U.S. customers.

Technical Execution & Product Support

• Define technical direction and U.S.-specific product requirements while coordinating design execution through global teams.

• Oversee vehicle integration, interface definitions, and system compatibility.

• Support field testing, validation, and troubleshooting efforts for products in operation.

• Manage engineering change requests (ECRs), documentation updates, and sustainment efforts including obsolescence and part substitutions.

• Ensure local documentation and configuration control adhere to global standards.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Electrical, Mechanical, or Systems Engineering (Master’s and Systems Engineering ).

• Formal training or experience with software, embedded systems, or controls engineering is a strong plus.

Experience

• 5+ years in engineering, including 2–3 years in a technical leadership or management role.

• Experience in the transit or rail (Rolling Stock) sector is required.

• Background in electronics and/or telecommunications systems is highly desirable.

• Strong knowledge of product lifecycle, system integration, validation, and sustainment practices.

• Proven ability to lead cross-functional and cross-border teams.

Skills

• Excellent communication and coordination skills across technical and customer-facing environments.

• Hands-on mindset and ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, small-team setting.

• Strong organizational, analytical, and leadership abilities.

• Proficiency in English; Spanish skills are a plus

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.