It s not just about your career or job title It s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
It s not just about your career or job title It s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.
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!
Responsible To: Engineering Manager, Group RTPE (Relay, Train Protection, Energy)
Hours / Location: 40 per week / WITEC (Bangalore, India)
Main Purpose We are seeking a proactive and technically skilled Design and Development Sourcing Engineer to support the sourcing of prototype and production components for electromechanical relays used in the railway and power energy sectors. The engineer will lead supplier identification and qualification efforts during the design and development phases, ensuring potential suppliers meet technical, quality, cost, and compliance criteria. This role focuses on the initial scouting, evaluation, and qualification of suppliers. Final supplier selection especially for production components will be made in collaboration with key internal stakeholders, with ultimate responsibility resting with the sourcing team at the manufacturing site.
Responsibilities
Identify, assess, and qualify potential suppliers for prototype and
production components during product development Conduct supplier outreach, technical and capacity evaluations, and down-selection of candidate suppliers Evaluate suppliers against QCD (Quality, Cost, Delivery) as well as health, safety, and environmental standards Lead initial commercial and contractual discussions to support supplier development activities Collaborate with internal teams including sourcing, purchasing, quality, HSE, legal, and operations to align on supplier suitability Support the transition of selected suppliers into formal onboarding processes managed by the manufacturing site s sourcing function Assist in implementing dual-sourcing strategies for critical components by identifying and qualifying alternate sources Ensure timely sourcing of components needed for prototyping, validation, and pre-production Document supplier evaluations, sourcing rationale, and associated risks Minimum Qualifications / Professional Experience Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field 5+ years of experience in supplier sourcing, supplier development, or supply chain engineering Technical understanding of electromechanical components, preferably in the railway or energy markets Experience working with Chinese suppliers and conducting supplier capability and compliance assessments Familiarity with QCD frameworks and HSE standards in industrial supply chains Solid understanding of early-stage product development cycles and cross-functional collaboration Strong interpersonal, communication, and project coordination skills Willingness to travel within China and India as needed
Preferred Qualifications: Master s degree or certification in Supply Chain, Procurement, or Quality (e.g., Six Sigma, APICS) Experience supporting dual-sourcing initiatives Multilingual skills (e.g., Mandarin, Hindi, English) Experience in a multinational or multi-site engineering company
Work Location & Travel: Bangalore, India (Design Centre) Regular travel between the production site, design centre, and supplier locations is anticipated during the sourcing and development phases.
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.
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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.
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