{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"a1d4b4e97698992ad8d3a1ad","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1d4b4e97698992ad8d3a1ad","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1d4b4e97698992ad8d3a1ad","title":"Engineering Program Manager","description":"Job Title: Engineering Program Manager (Rail & Transit) Onsite\nWork Location: 100 Thermon Dr. San Marcos, Texas\nReports to: General Manager, Rail & Transit\nOverview The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) leads complex engineering programs for Thermon's Rail & Transit portfolio, including Fastrax™ track & switch heating systems, Hellfire™ gas‑fired forced‑air switch heaters, Velocity™ onboard heating solutions, and other snow‑and ice‑clearing technologies used across freight, passenger, and transit systems. The EPM ensures regulatory compliance, oversees integration with mechanical/electrical systems, manages customer‑facing program execution, and drives safe, reliable, and energy‑efficient heating solutions tailored to car builders, transit agencies, and freight railroads.\nAs Engineering Program Manager, you will have direct people management responsibilities, providing leadership, coaching, and development to a team of engineers and designers while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.\nThis role reports to the General Manager, Rail & Transit. You will be working onsite at our manufacturing facility located at 100 Thermon Dr. San Marcos, Texas. Working schedule Monday to Friday, 8am‑5pm.\nKey Responsibilities People Management\nLead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.\nConduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, career development discussions, and talent assessments.\nSet clear goals, expectations, and development plans, ensuring team members have the resources and support to be successful.\nPartner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning, ensuring the team structure aligns with business needs.\nPromote a diverse, inclusive team culture where ideas are valued and individuals feel empowered.\nProvide coaching and feedback to drive continuous improvement and professional growth.\nOversee team workload, resource balancing, and capability development to meet program demands.\nIdentify high‑potential talent, support succession planning, and ensure long‑term team capability.\nProgram Leadership & Delivery\nLead full lifecycle delivery of Thermon's transportation heating programs, including Fastrax™ outdoor rail heating packages designed for snow‑and ice‑clearing on track, switch, and wayside systems.\nManage engineering execution for Hellfire™ gas‑fired forced‑air switch heater programs used in extreme climates and high‑wind environments.\nOversee development and deployment of Velocity™ passenger/cab heating systems, including floor, forced‑air, and duct heaters for onboard environments.\nEnsure on‑time, on‑budget, and compliant delivery across multiple engineering disciplines.\nTechnical Coordination (Rail & Transit Heating Systems)\nCoordinate engineering deliverables for Thermon's full range of track and switch heating products such as Fastrax™ electric forced‑air heaters, crib heaters, tubular rail heaters, platform heaters, and Switchblade electric element heaters.\nSupport integration of Energy Management Systems (EMS) that monitor precipitation, rail temperature, and ambient environmental conditions to automate heating activation.\nEnsure compatibility of heating systems with customer infrastructure, power supply, control systems, rolling stock interfaces, and wayside systems.\nRegulatory, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure designs and program documentation comply with FRA, FTA, APTA, AREMA, EN standards, and other customer‑specific requirements.\nOversee RAMS, hazard analyses, and certification documentation for rail heating applications, including snow‑clearing and safety‑critical systems.\nCustomer, Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement\nServe as the primary technical representative to transit agencies, freight railroads, car builders, and contractors deploying Thermon's track and onboard heating systems.\nManage coordination with suppliers of heaters, blowers, control panels, sensors, and electrical distribution components integrated within Thermon solutions.\nLead milestone reviews, technical clarifications, and change management discussions with customers.\nRisk, Issue & Change Control\nMaintain and manage risk registers for programs involving outdoor rail heating (e.g., extreme‑climate switch heaters) and onboard passenger comfort systems.\nDrive rapid cross‑functional problem resolution for technical, supply chain, or field‑installation issues.\nMaintain strict configuration control across product variants (Fastrax™, Switchblade, Hellfire™, Velocity™).\nSchedule & Financial Management\nDevelop integrated schedules with critical path analysis for field‑installation, shop‑build, qualification testing, and commissioning activities.\nTrack earned value, cost performance, and engineering resource allocation across all Thermon rail/transit programs.\nSupport new proposals, quotes, and cost estimates aligned with Thermon's product lines and system configurations.\nField Support, Commissioning & Warranty\nSupport field deployment of Fastrax™, Hellfire™, and Switchblade systems during installation, start‑up, and commissioning.\nCoordinate troubleshooting, NCR resolution, and performance validation of both trackside and onboard heating applications.\nEnsure completion of site acceptance testing, punch‑list closure, and customer training.\nRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Industrial, or related engineering field.\n7+ years of engineering program or project management experience, ideally in a technical or product development environment.\n10+ years of experience managing rail, transit, or heavy‑industry engineering programs.\nExperience with trackside equipment, rolling stock systems, industrial heating, or transportation infrastructure.\nStrong familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FRA, FTA, APTA, EN).\nProficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, or equivalent.\nExcellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.\nPreferred Qualifications Background with rail heating systems, onboard comfort systems, or wayside equipment.\nPMP, PgMP, or Systems Engineering certification (INCOSE).\nExperience with RAMS, V&V, and configuration management processes.\nExperience working with freight railroads and passenger car manufacturers.\nKey Competencies Systems engineering mindset for complex heating/integration programs\nTechnical problem‑solving\nSupplier and stakeholder management\nSafety and compliance orientation\nChange and configuration control\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Thermon Industries","rawCompany":"thermon industries","city":"San Marcos","state":"TX","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-08T03:40:35.799Z","occupations":[{"code":"11-9041.00","title":"Architectural and Engineering Managers","slug":"architectural-and-engineering-managers"},{"code":"17-2199.00","title":"Engineers, All Other","slug":"engineers-all-other"},{"code":"13-1082.00","title":"Project Management Specialists","slug":"project-management-specialists"}],"industries":[{"code":"336510","title":"Railroad Rolling Stock Manufacturing","slug":"railroad-rolling-stock-manufacturing"},{"code":"333414","title":"Heating Equipment (except Warm Air Furnaces) Manufacturing","slug":"heating-equipment-except-warm-air-furnaces-manufacturing"},{"code":"488210","title":"Support Activities for Rail Transportation","slug":"support-activities-for-rail-transportation"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Engineering Program Manager","description":"Job Title: Engineering Program Manager (Rail & Transit) Onsite\nWork Location: 100 Thermon Dr. San Marcos, Texas\nReports to: General Manager, Rail & Transit\nOverview The Engineering Program Manager (EPM) leads complex engineering programs for Thermon's Rail & Transit portfolio, including Fastrax™ track & switch heating systems, Hellfire™ gas‑fired forced‑air switch heaters, Velocity™ onboard heating solutions, and other snow‑and ice‑clearing technologies used across freight, passenger, and transit systems. The EPM ensures regulatory compliance, oversees integration with mechanical/electrical systems, manages customer‑facing program execution, and drives safe, reliable, and energy‑efficient heating solutions tailored to car builders, transit agencies, and freight railroads.\nAs Engineering Program Manager, you will have direct people management responsibilities, providing leadership, coaching, and development to a team of engineers and designers while driving operational excellence and continuous improvement across the organization.\nThis role reports to the General Manager, Rail & Transit. You will be working onsite at our manufacturing facility located at 100 Thermon Dr. San Marcos, Texas. Working schedule Monday to Friday, 8am‑5pm.\nKey Responsibilities People Management\nLead, mentor, and develop a team of engineers, designers, fostering a culture of innovation, accountability, and collaboration.\nConduct regular 1:1s, performance reviews, career development discussions, and talent assessments.\nSet clear goals, expectations, and development plans, ensuring team members have the resources and support to be successful.\nPartner with HR on hiring, onboarding, and workforce planning, ensuring the team structure aligns with business needs.\nPromote a diverse, inclusive team culture where ideas are valued and individuals feel empowered.\nProvide coaching and feedback to drive continuous improvement and professional growth.\nOversee team workload, resource balancing, and capability development to meet program demands.\nIdentify high‑potential talent, support succession planning, and ensure long‑term team capability.\nProgram Leadership & Delivery\nLead full lifecycle delivery of Thermon's transportation heating programs, including Fastrax™ outdoor rail heating packages designed for snow‑and ice‑clearing on track, switch, and wayside systems.\nManage engineering execution for Hellfire™ gas‑fired forced‑air switch heater programs used in extreme climates and high‑wind environments.\nOversee development and deployment of Velocity™ passenger/cab heating systems, including floor, forced‑air, and duct heaters for onboard environments.\nEnsure on‑time, on‑budget, and compliant delivery across multiple engineering disciplines.\nTechnical Coordination (Rail & Transit Heating Systems)\nCoordinate engineering deliverables for Thermon's full range of track and switch heating products such as Fastrax™ electric forced‑air heaters, crib heaters, tubular rail heaters, platform heaters, and Switchblade electric element heaters.\nSupport integration of Energy Management Systems (EMS) that monitor precipitation, rail temperature, and ambient environmental conditions to automate heating activation.\nEnsure compatibility of heating systems with customer infrastructure, power supply, control systems, rolling stock interfaces, and wayside systems.\nRegulatory, Safety & Compliance\nEnsure designs and program documentation comply with FRA, FTA, APTA, AREMA, EN standards, and other customer‑specific requirements.\nOversee RAMS, hazard analyses, and certification documentation for rail heating applications, including snow‑clearing and safety‑critical systems.\nCustomer, Supplier & Stakeholder Engagement\nServe as the primary technical representative to transit agencies, freight railroads, car builders, and contractors deploying Thermon's track and onboard heating systems.\nManage coordination with suppliers of heaters, blowers, control panels, sensors, and electrical distribution components integrated within Thermon solutions.\nLead milestone reviews, technical clarifications, and change management discussions with customers.\nRisk, Issue & Change Control\nMaintain and manage risk registers for programs involving outdoor rail heating (e.g., extreme‑climate switch heaters) and onboard passenger comfort systems.\nDrive rapid cross‑functional problem resolution for technical, supply chain, or field‑installation issues.\nMaintain strict configuration control across product variants (Fastrax™, Switchblade, Hellfire™, Velocity™).\nSchedule & Financial Management\nDevelop integrated schedules with critical path analysis for field‑installation, shop‑build, qualification testing, and commissioning activities.\nTrack earned value, cost performance, and engineering resource allocation across all Thermon rail/transit programs.\nSupport new proposals, quotes, and cost estimates aligned with Thermon's product lines and system configurations.\nField Support, Commissioning & Warranty\nSupport field deployment of Fastrax™, Hellfire™, and Switchblade systems during installation, start‑up, and commissioning.\nCoordinate troubleshooting, NCR resolution, and performance validation of both trackside and onboard heating applications.\nEnsure completion of site acceptance testing, punch‑list closure, and customer training.\nRequired Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electrical, Systems, Industrial, or related engineering field.\n7+ years of engineering program or project management experience, ideally in a technical or product development environment.\n10+ years of experience managing rail, transit, or heavy‑industry engineering programs.\nExperience with trackside equipment, rolling stock systems, industrial heating, or transportation infrastructure.\nStrong familiarity with regulatory frameworks (FRA, FTA, APTA, EN).\nProficiency with MS Project, Smartsheet, Primavera, or equivalent.\nExcellent communication and cross‑functional leadership skills.\nPreferred Qualifications Background with rail heating systems, onboard comfort systems, or wayside equipment.\nPMP, PgMP, or Systems Engineering certification (INCOSE).\nExperience with RAMS, V&V, and configuration management processes.\nExperience working with freight railroads and passenger car manufacturers.\nKey Competencies Systems engineering mindset for complex heating/integration programs\nTechnical problem‑solving\nSupplier and stakeholder management\nSafety and compliance orientation\nChange and configuration control\n\n#J-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-08T03:40:35.799Z","dateModified":"2026-07-08T03:40:35.799Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Thermon Industries","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"San Marcos","addressRegion":"TX","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"a1d4b4e97698992ad8d3a1ad"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/a1d4b4e97698992ad8d3a1ad"}}