Technical Supervisor

Greenbrier is a leading U.S.-based manufacturer of railcars, with a growing presence in Europe - including our European HQ in Amsterdam, three R&D centers in Slovakia, Poland, Romania and three production sites across Poland and Romania.

Job Summary

The Technical Supervisor is responsible for ensuring the technical integrity, regulatory compliance, and maintenance performance of the wagon fleet across Europe. The role oversees the application of company technical specifications in workshops, ensures compliance with international railway and safety regulations, and manages technical maintenance activities within the approved annual budget.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Standards and Compliance

• Ensure the implementation and continuous evolution of GBXLE technical specifications and their correct application in repair and maintenance workshops.
• Ensure compliance with international railway regulations and standards, including RID, TSI, UIC, and other applicable requirements.
• Monitor regulatory changes and support their effective implementation across maintenance activities.

Fleet Maintenance Management

• Ensure the technical maintenance and operational reliability of the wagon fleet while adhering to the annual budget established by the Technical Department.
• Monitor the technical performance and condition of wagons operating across Europe.
• Ensure accurate monitoring, maintenance, and updating of wagon data within IT database systems.

New Wagon Acceptance

• Perform technical inspections and acceptance of newly delivered wagons.
• Verify compliance with technical specifications, regulatory requirements, and customer expectations before fleet integration.

Repair Supervision

• Supervise wagon repair activities carried out by internal and external workshops.
• Ensure repairs comply with customer specifications, company standards, and regulatory requirements.
• Monitor repair quality, execution timelines, and cost effectiveness.

Wagon Modifications and Preparation Projects

• Participate in all stages of wagon modification and preparation projects, including:
• Selection of maintenance and repair workshops
• Evaluation of technical solutions and pricing
• Review and approval of technical documentation
• Placement and follow-up of orders
• Monitoring project deadlines and deliverables

Customer Support

• Provide technical expertise and support to customers regarding fleet maintenance, repairs, modifications, and regulatory matters.
• Act as a technical point of contact for operational and maintenance-related inquiries.

Your Profile

• Master Degree in Engineering or relevant
• Minimum 5 years of experience in the railway industry
• Experience in supervising and inspecting wagon maintenance and overhaul activities
• Good knowledge of railway maintenance, repair, and safety standards
• Strong leadership and organizational skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams
• Fluency in English and German

The Greenbrier Companies are equal employment opportunity employers. All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or disability.

Prior to the next step in the recruiting process, we welcome you to inform us confidentially if you may require any special accommodations in order to participate fully in our recruitment experience.

What’s Next?

Once receiving your system application, our recruiting team will screen and match your skills, experience, and potential team fit against the role requirements. We ask for your patience as the team completes the volume of applications with reasonable timeframe.

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