LEAD Program – Operations

Do you have a passion for manufacturing, technology & supply chain excellence, a drive to test yourself & continue learning, and a desire to be part of a company focused on improving the world? This role is perfect for you. Let’s kickstart your career in Wabtec’s LEAD Operations rotational development program.
What to Expect in LEAD (Leadership, Expertise & Accelerated Development):
The LEAD Operations Program is an early career 2-year rotational program that allows you choose areas of interest and develop your skill sets. LEAD consists of four, 6-month rotations that are intended to provide a broad exposure to the engineering, supply chain, manufacturing, and EHS functions leading to successful off program placement in a role that will launch your Wabtec career. You can focus on some of our industry’s most impactful areas in LEAN, 6sigma, supply chain, logistics, materials, testing, services, sourcing, leadership/supervision, additive and more.
But that’s not all! Your program experience will include leadership and technical training, contributions to program operations, exposure to senior leadership, and development of a lifelong network of professionals and friends.
Locations:
Individuals joining the program in Mexico must be willing and available to accept rotations in any of our locations based on business needs. Examples of those locations include but are not limited to Arteaga, Coahuila; Apodaca, Nuevo Leon; San Luis Potosi, S.L.P.
Relocation lump sum is provided to get you where you need to go.
Requirements - We are looking for:
Four-year degree in: Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Electrical Engineering Technology, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering Technology, Systems Engineering & other related technical degrees.
Graduating between June 2026 or December 2026
One to two years of experience out of school (early career accepted)
Willingness and ability to travel and/or relocate with the United States
Open to applicants with US visa
Desired:
Overall GPA greater than or equal to 9 (based upon 10 scale)
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
A strong commitment to a career in engineering, supply chain or manufacturing
General understanding of engineering, supply chain, or manufacturing fundamentals with desire to continue learning
Prior intern, co-op, or research experience in engineering, supply chain, logistics, sourcing, manufacturing or relevant areas
Desire to lead people and processes as a front-line supervisor
Ability to learn new skills set quickly to be able to make an impact in new roles, situations
Strong customer focus (internal or external), ability to understand the value proposition for the customer, and commitment to deliver the best value proposition
Demonstrated program / project management skills working on and leading teams
Leadership experience inside and/or outside the classroom; ability to communicate & tailor messages up and down the leadership chain
Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to articulate problems in clear and simple terms; strong analytical skills
Ability to solve problems, contribute to creative solutions and challenge the status quo
Resilience & ability to pivot with changing directives and metrics
Proactively learns new tools, identifies opportunities for improvement, and promotes their adoption

Employment type
Full-time

Work arrangement
No