Vice President, Rail Vehicle Engineering Greater Boston, MA Area

The Company is seeking a Vice President of Rail Vehicle Engineering to provide project management and technical leadership for complex transit vehicle programs. Responsibilities include managing project scope, schedules, budgets, risks, quality, and contractual requirements; leading design reviews and vehicle testing; and supporting commissioning, troubleshooting, modifications, and fleet acceptance. The role coordinates clients, manufacturers, suppliers, and multidisciplinary teams to resolve technical issues and prepare vehicles for revenue service. It also provides strategic advice on procurement, integration, reliability, safety, and operational readiness, while reviewing engineering deliverables and mentoring project staff. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or a related field, or equivalent experience, and at least 12 years of relevant rail vehicle engineering, procurement, or program delivery experience. Required expertise includes vehicle electrical and onboard systems, design and specification compliance, testing and commissioning, and coordination across engineering, maintenance, operations, signaling, and power functions. Applicants should be experienced in working with manufacturers and suppliers, leading technical meetings, and applying structured failure analysis and corrective-action processes. Strong project leadership, communication, problem-solving, technical writing, Microsoft Office proficiency, and a commitment to safety and quality are essential.

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