Engineering Manager II – Test Engineering
Wabtec · Buffalo Grove, IL, United States · Posted Jul 6, 2026
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Who will you be working with?
You'll be joining Wabtec Bus Solutions, a team driving innovation in Transit Bus & Rail systems, including passenger door systems, wheelchair lifts & ramps, e-Bus charging systems, driver’s protective barriers, and more. We blend technical expertise with deep product knowledge to deliver high-impact solutions for our customers and communities.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Wabtec Bus Solutions division, you'll lead a test engineering team supporting a mix of door systems, wheelchair lifts/ramps, windows, driver barriers, charging products, controls, and other bus-related product lines. Reporting to the Director of Product Engineering & Product Management, you will be responsible for validation testing activities supporting both new product development and sustaining engineering. As a hands-on leader, you will personally contribute to test planning, execution, troubleshooting, and root cause analysis while developing the people, processes, tools, laboratory capabilities, and operating systems needed to improve Test Engineering effectiveness. Working closely with engineering, quality, operations, and customers, you will help ensure safe, reliable, and compliant products are delivered on time while building a more structured, scalable, and efficient Test Engineering organization.
You may be a good fit if you have:
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (ABET-accredited); Master’s degree is a plus
10+ years of relevant engineering experience and 3+ years of leadership experience
Experience testing and validating mechanical and electro-mechanical systems, preferably within transportation, industrial, or related industries
Experience planning, executing, and troubleshooting validation testing
Proven leadership experience including basic project management, team development, prioritization, and accountability
Experience improving engineering processes, test methods, laboratory operations, or technical workflows
Strong knowledge of test equipment, test fixture design, engineering principles, and manufacturing processes
Experience with root cause analysis, corrective actions, and continuous improvement methodologies
Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
CAD, programming, and other similar adjacent skills a plus
What will your typical day look like?
Lead and develop a team of local and remote test engineers and technicians
Set team goals, priorities, and workload while providing coaching and performance feedback
Execute and oversee testing and validation activities supporting new product development and sustaining engineering
Personally contribute to test planning, setup, execution, troubleshooting, and analysis for complex or critical projects
Develop and standardize test plans, test reports, and validation methods to improve consistency and efficiency
Establish and maintain visibility into testing priorities, schedules, workload, capacity, and status
Lead root cause testing and assist in corrective actions for failures and field issues
Collaborate with engineering, quality, operations, and project teams to deliver reliable and timely validation results
Manage laboratory operations, including safety, organization, equipment maintenance, calibration programs, and resource utilization
Support APQP/NPD processes and ensure compliance with applicable standards and requirements
Develop and track key performance indicators related to throughput, quality, responsiveness, and equipment readiness
Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, technical excellence, and customer focus
What are the physical demands of the job?
Primarily office and lab-based work
Use a computer and/or lab equipment for extended periods
Ability to build, instrument, test, and troubleshoot mechanical and electro-mechanical systems
Occasionally lift/move up to 35 pounds
Stand, walk, and navigate facilities regularly
Occasional travel (10%) to other sites
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.
Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).
Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800. 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 annua…