This is an overnight operations, required availability is based on two shifts: 3rd shift from 10pm to 7:30am and/or 3:00am to 12:00pm (non-negotiable).
Seeking candidates with Industrial Experience.
SUMMARY
Plans, directs, and coordinates activities concerned with design and modification of Talgo equipment and machinery by performing the following duties. Recommends and implements improvements to modification of trainsets processes, methods and controls. Coordinates the launch of new and revised products. Priorities include process improvement, problem resolution, project management and employee training.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other related duties may be assigned.
- Working with the Maintenance team, focus on improving reliability of bot the Series 6 and Series 8 train sets.
- Establishes processes, standards, policies and procedures for installation, modification, quality control, testing, inspection, and maintenance of Talgo manufactured equipment.
- Implements world class continuous improvement processes, such as lean, autonomous maintenance, cellular manufacturing, statistical techniques, pull production, ISO and 5S.
- Researches and implements potential design improvements in Talgo manufactured equipment and coordinates with our design engineering organization in Spain to implement these improvements.
- Ensures Talgo equipment matches the desired engineering configuration.
- Implements a local design and liaison engineering process.
- Investigates equipment failures and produces reports.
- Failure analysis and reporting.
- Proposes modifications for equipment improvement.
- Finds replacement parts for obsolete material.
- Develops; maintenance registers, technical documents, Department reports and Customer reports.
- Acts as technical expert and manages projects.
- Represents Talgo's technical interests at industry associations and regulatory agencies.
- Participates in development of local, regional and national safety standards.
- Collaborates with Maintenance Manager to ensure consistent compliance with all safety and Talgo regulations.
- Designs, develops, tests or sources and cost-justify various tools, machinery and equipment for recommended maintenance methods.
- Apprises supervisor of all recent railroad technological advances and industry standards.
- Informs Maintenance department of all technical information regarding trainsets from Patentes Talgo (Spain).
- Provides applicable reports, quotes and technical information to our customers, as required.
- Assists in development of Quality Assurance program.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This job has supervisory responsibilities; it also requires technical project management skills.
COMPETENCIES
- Technical capacity
- Strategic thinking
- Presentation skills
- Problem solving/analysis
- Communication proficiency
- Teamwork orientation
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
- Bachelors of Science degree (B. S.) from four-year college or university in Engineering Management or Industrial Engineering (required)
- Master's in Engineering Field preferred
- 3 to 5 years’ experience solving complex mechanical/electrical systems problems in a maintenance / manufacturing environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferably, in Railway industry.
COMMUNICATION AND LANGUAGE SKILLS
- Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals
- Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community
- Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format
- Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
- Bilingual - English and Spanish, a plus
MATHEMATICAL SKILLS
Ability to apply all engineering mathematical operations to tasks, such as:
- Statistical process control
- Dynamic analysis
- Vibration analysis
- Learning curves
- Determination of test reliability and validity
- Analysis of variance
- Correlation techniques
- Sampling theory, and factor analysis.
OTHER QUALIFICATIONS
- Must have a positive attitude and be team-oriented
- Must be able to meet difficult schedules and reporting deadlines
- Must enjoy working in a maintenance environment
- Must have a valid driver's license
- Must be able to take and pass a pre-employment drug test
- Must be able and willing to undergo a criminal background check
- Must be able to travel domestically and internationally per operational needs on a frequent basis
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, risk of electrical shock, and vibration. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Benefits
- Company provides and covers 100% Employee insurance including:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Short Term Disability
- Long Term Disability
- Life insurance
401K Match
Holiday Pay
Paid Vacation, Sick, and floating Holidays
Talgo, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer
Talgo, Inc. operates a drug and alcohol free workplace
Talgo, Inc. participates in E-Verify
Company Description:Mission
To be the leading company in the North America railway sector, with international industrial presence, renowned worldwide for its capacity in innovation, for its technology, quality, reliability and the added value of its products and services.
Vision
To be a products and services supplier company that is capable of implanting integral and innovative solutions in new segments and markets.
Values
Technological innovation
Customer services
Identification and commitment
Professional development
Integrity
Health and safety of our employees
Quality Policy
To continuously improve and provide products and services that meet or exceed customer and/ or applicable regulatory requirements.