John McGowan
North American Transit Engineering Leader
- Role
- North American Transit Engineering Leader at Wabtec Corporation
- Location
- Duncan, SC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John McGowan
My 25+year history of success in Engineering, Manufacturing, Quality, and Product Leadership roles have been supported by my ability to proactively manage strategic initiatives. Strong ability to drive across-the-board performance by revitalizing under-performing areas and capturing new opportunities for growth. Proven cross-functional leadership, global team development and customer focus.I tackle all projects by recruiting high-caliber talent and encouraging professional growth at all levels. I offer essential intangibles such as an engaging and collaborative management style, persuasive negotiating talents, and clear foresight to navigate around potential operational risks. My expertise is in the following areas: Building and Developing Global Teams Strategic Planning and New Market Growth New Product Introduction Validation and Verification CPI Manufacturing and Risk Analysis Root Cause and Corrective Action AnalysisI have a successful track-record of building high performance teams that exceed business objectives while formulating competitive business and market strategies. I have repeated success built from field service, mechanical component design, manufacturing, reliability analysis, failure analysis and business development experience. Demonstrated Competencies Include:Risk Analysis | Strategic Planning | Lean Manufacturing | Product Management | Mission Based Execution | Engineering Management | Developmental Laboratories | Root Cause | Systems Design | Market Analysis | Corrective Action | Continuous Improvement | Design for Reliability | Customer Focus
Experience
North American Transit Engineering Leader
Mar 2025 — Present · Duncan, SC, US
Engineering leader supporting Wabtec Passenger Transit, Vapor Rail, and TransTech organizations.
Education
Butler County Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Engineering Science
1989 — 1990
Case Western Reserve University
MSME, Mechanical Engineering
1997 — 2001
Butler County Community College
Associate of Science (A.S.), Machine Drafting and Design
1986 — 1988
Penn State Erie, The Behrend College
Master of Business Administration - MBA, magna cum laude
2013 — 2016
Grove City College
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
1990 — 1994
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