ENGINEERING DIRECTOR
Stadler has been building trains for over 80 years. With our innovative strength flexibility and reliability we are a leading manufacturer of rail vehicles addition to our Swiss locations around 14000 employees work at several production and engineering sites at over 70 service locations in Europe North America and North Africa. Our passion goes beyond building the trains customers want and people choose to ride. As a complete service provider and dedicated partner in signaling and maintenance we guarantee safety availability and operation.
Join our team and help us shape the future of mobility!
The Engineering Director will lead and develop a high-performing engineering team at Stadler North Americas headquarters in Salt Lake City UT. You will be responsible for aligning with business objectives while driving technical vision and architecture decisions across engineering disciplines. You will mentor staff on key technical concepts driving process development and improvement andexecute the engineering strategy for rolling stock programs.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and execute the engineering strategy for rolling stock programs aligning with business objectives.
- Drive technical vision and architecture decisions across engineering disciplines.
- Lead mentor and grow high-performing engineering team.
- Develop and manage workforce capacity planning for optimal efficiency.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including assembly commissioning procurement project management and sales.
- Mentor and train on key technical concepts to improve understanding of systems and functionality.
- Drive initiatives for process development continuous improvement and financial performance.
- Promote innovation in vehicle design propulsion systems and digital technologies.
- Oversee project planning execution and delivery across engineering functions.
- Manage technical risks and drive solutions for complex engineering challenges.
- Ensure compliance with US rail standards.
Qualifications and Experience
Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering. Masters preferred.At least 12 years of experience of progressive engineering experience in rail vehicle manufacturing or rolling stock.At least 8 years of management experience at a senior level managing multiple disciplines and large teams in a manufacturing environment / rolling stock development design.Substantial experience in the railway industry is required.Proven track record of technical leadership skills effectively interfacing with senior management cross-functional teams and customers.Demonstrated experience implementing and maintaining ISO 90001-compliant quality management systems.Familiarity with IRIS (International Railway Industry Standard).Strong understanding of rail standards safety certification and regulatory compliance.Strong knowledge of Catia V5 or other 3D-modeling tools.Exceptional written and verbal communication skills capable of effectively engaging with both technical and non-technical stakeholders in an international environment.Fluent in German is a plus!Benefits
Stadler US employee benefits package includes :Competitive Pay (annual bonus potential)Low-cost comprehensive Medical / Dental / Vision / Rx plans401(k) with generous employer match after 90 daysGenerous Paid Time Off / 10 Paid Holidays / Extended Paid HolidayPaid training / career developmentTuition and training reimbursementPaid maternity and parental leaveCompany-paid life and disability insuranceReferral bonus programOnsite cafeteria with discounted mealsStadler US is an Equal Opportunity Employer
Required Experience :
Director
Key Skills
Go,Lean,Management Experience,React,Node.js,Operations Management,Project Management,Research & Development,Software Development,Team Management,GraphQL,Leadership Experience
Employment Type : Full Time
Experience : years
Vacancy : 1