Technical Specialist RVI EMEA

Job Description

RVI Technical Specialist / Level 4 Technical Authority (m/w/d)

Location: Europe

Role Overview

As an RVI Technical Specialist (Level 4 Technical Authority), you are recognized as one of the highest technical experts within the organization, operating across Europe and the wider EMEA region.

You lead the most complex and critical application activities in Remote Visual Inspection (RVI) and act as a trusted authority for customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

You are the go-to expert for technically demanding inspection challenges, particularly in aerospace and other high-end industrial environments, and play a key role in shaping application standards, best practices, and technology adoption.

This role combines deep technical mastery, strategic influence, and external thought leadership.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Authority & Advanced Applications

• Act as the highest-level technical expert for RVI solutions across Europe
• Perform and lead the most complex inspection applications, including advanced aircraft engine inspections (e.g. turbine blades, combustion chambers, internal engine components)
• Serve as the final escalation point for technically critical and high-risk inspection scenarios
• Define and standardize best practices for RVI applications across industries and regions
• Provide expert-level technical consulting to key customers and strategic accounts

Strategic Technical Support

• Support high-value and technically complex opportunities in collaboration with Sales and Key Account teams
• Lead proof-of-concepts, validations, and benchmarking activities at top-tier customers
• Develop application strategies for key industries such as aerospace, energy, and advanced manufacturing

Product & Innovation Influence

• Act as a senior interface to Product Management and R&D, influencing product roadmap based on field insights
• Support and shape new product introductions and strategic launches across EMEA
• Contribute to the development of next-generation RVI solutions and applications

Thought Leadership & Industry Engagement

• Represent the organization as a recognized expert in the field of RVI and NDT
• Engage at peer level with leading industry experts, OEMs, MRO organizations, and inspection authorities
• Contribute to industry standards committees, technical working groups, and professional associations
• Deliver presentations at international conferences, trade fairs, and customer events
• Author or contribute to technical papers, application notes, and whitepapers
• Act as a visible ambassador for technical excellence and innovation

Capability Building & Knowledge Transfer

• Mentor and develop Sales Specialists, Application Engineers, and Technical Teams
• Deliver advanced training programs internally and externally
• Drive knowledge sharing and technical excellence initiatives across the organization

Internal Collaboration

• Work cross-functionally with Sales, Service, Marketing, Engineering, and global teams
• Ensure alignment between market needs, technical capabilities, and product development
• Maintain structured documentation of key technical activities and insights

Qualifications & Experience

Education & Technical Background

• Degree in Engineering, Material Science, or a related technical discipline, or equivalent experience
• Deep expertise in industrial inspection technologies and applications

Professional Experience

• Extensive experience in RVI, NDT, or advanced inspection technologies
• Proven track record in executing highly complex aircraft engine inspections using video borescopes
• Experience working with OEMs, MROs, and high-end industrial customers
• Demonstrated involvement in multi-country or global technical projects

Technical & Leadership Skills

• Recognized authority capable of handling the most complex inspection scenarios in the field
• Ability to engage and influence top-tier experts and decision-makers at peer level
• Strong strategic thinking combined with hands-on technical capability
• Excellent communication and presentation skills in international environments
• Ability to translate technical complexity into clear customer value and business impact

Languages & Mobility

• Fluent in English (additional European languages are a plus)
• High willingness to travel across Europe and occasionally globally
• Valid driver’s license

What We Offer

• A high-impact, pan-European expert role with strong visibility
• Opportunity to shape industry-leading inspection applications and standards
• Engagement with top-tier customers and global experts
• Participation in cutting-edge innovation and product development
• High degree of autonomy and strategic influence

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
 

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

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