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Company Overview: Wabtec’s KinetiX team is dedicated to the design, delivery, and support of KinetiX inspection technologies products for railroads worldwide. The KinetiX Inspection Technologies suite offers automated proactive monitoring solutions for rolling stock condition, ranging from component-level to full train inspection. 

Position Overview:  

The Quality Engineering Lead for KinetiX Wayside Vision Inspection Systems will play a pivotal role in elevating the system test discipline for our cutting-edge railway inspection technologies. This individual will be responsible for shaping and executing comprehensive software and hardware validation strategies, driving systemic quality improvements, and ensuring rigorous acceptance standards are met for complex integrated systems. The role requires a hands-on leader who excels in both test strategy and cross-functional collaboration, capable of leading a small core team while leveraging expertise from across engineering groups to deliver world-class solutions  

Key Responsibilities: 

Advance the system test discipline for KinetiX Wayside vision inspection systems through process innovation, adoption of best practices, and development of robust test methodologies. 

Design, implement, and maintain test plans and validation protocols for both software and hardware components of the solution. 

Define and evolve the overall quality engineering architecture, including tools, environments, and CI/CD integration. 

Lead a focused group of quality engineers and test specialists, providing mentorship, technical guidance, and performance feedback. 

Develop and execute comprehensive final acceptance testing strategies that align with customer requirements, security expectations and regulatory standards. 

Coordinate and collaborate with cross-functional teams—drawing on expertise from software, hardware, systems, and field engineering—to ensure thorough and efficient end-to-end testing, including performance and FMEA testing. 

Oversee defect management, root cause analysis, and implementation of corrective actions throughout the product lifecycle. 

Monitor and report key quality metrics to management, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives across the organization. 

Stay current with advances in test automation, vision inspection technology, and quality assurance standards relevant to railway systems. 

Act as an advocate for quality across the organization, fostering a culture of excellence and accountability 

Qualifications: 

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Computer Science, or a related technical field. Master’s degree preferred. 

A minimum of 10 years of professional experience OR Master’s degree with 8 years of experience  

Proven experience in system-level software testing and validation, setup of test simulation environments, ideally with complex, safety-critical and embedded systems. 

Strong understanding of hardware testing, system integration, and the unique challenges of vision inspection systems. 

Good knowledge of CI/CD to support continuous automation and deployment process in a SAFe/Agile environment. 

In-depth knowledge and hands-on experience of industry-standard test automation tools and technologies like Java, Python, Selenium, REST Assured, Appium, JMeter, Gatling, Test NG, Cypress, etc. 

Demonstrated leadership experience, preferably with small teams or matrixed project environments. 

Exceptional organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. 

Effective communicator with experience interfacing directly with engineering, product, and field operations teams. 

Working knowledge of test automation frameworks, defect tracking tools, and quality management systems. 

Desired Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics: 

Experience with machine vision, image processing, or industrial automation technologies. 

Proficiency in scripting and automation for system and acceptance testing. 

Ability to analyze complex technical problems and develop innovative, pragmatic solutions. 

Background in managing cross-functional project teams and dynamic stakeholder environments. 

Benefits: 

Competitive salary and benefits package. 

Opportunities for professional growth and development. 

Opportunity to lead a dynamic and innovative team 

Collaborative and innovative work environment. 

Contribution to cutting-edge technologies in the rail industry. 

Why Join Us? 

Opportunity to shape the quality assurance practices for mission-critical rail inspection systems. 

Collaborative, innovative, and growth-oriented engineering culture. 

Access to advanced technology and resources in the transportation sector. 

Competitive compensation and benefits. 

Interested candidates passionate about advancing system quality and reliability in pioneering rail solutions are encouraged to apply and help drive the future of rail inspection with Wabtec Kinetix. 

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.  

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People 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.