Manufacturing Engineer II

Progress Rail•Winston Salem, NC

58d•Onsite

About The Position

This position will have responsibility for Manufacturing Engineering functions in various areas of Assembly. Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation—driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world’s largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD® locomotives that ride them, the company’s products are in operation across more than 100 countries—powering progress and connecting communities. In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail—they are making history every day.

Requirements

4 year technical degree or equivalent manufacturing experience
Minimum 3 years Mfg. experience
Strong knowledge of PC/data entry
Intermediate level skills of Microsoft Office (Excel/Word/PowerPoint)
Ability to comfortably present to team members and other area Leaders
Strong interpersonal/communication/prioritization skills is a must
Strong organizational skills

Responsibilities

Develop & improve Assembly manufacturing processes
Create job aids and work instructions
Manage complex projects
Complete Part & Process SPAP/PPAP
Create and maintain Routings / BOMS
Process Engineering Changes
Create/Maintain SFMEA
Create/Maintain Control Plans and PFMEA
Use Industrial Engineering Tools – Time Studies/Line Balancing/Man Machine Charts/Value Stream Maps to eliminate waste
LN system use & training to users
Validate/support all quality gate audits
Lead safety investigations and perform 1Page DMAIC process
Determine processing needs to assure fixtures, tooling and methods are provided to meet schedules and production requirements.
Works to improve processes, timeliness and reduce costs by eliminating non-value add activities.
Implement various corporate initiatives such as 5S, Lean Manufacturing, Internal Certification, etc.
Monitor and improve safety on the shop floor; eliminate any unsafe operations and ensure a safe and clean production environment.
Evaluate, assess, and identify training needs of the workforce.
Ensures training and effective utilization of work force.
Drives Root Cause identification.
Drives Continuous Improvement process
Team Center Mfg. / NX Awareness & Use

Benefits

Competitive Salary
401(k) plan with up to 6% company match (no waiting period with immediate vesting)
Medical/Dental/Vision/Life/Disability Insurance
Supplemental Accident, Critical Care, and Hospital Insurance available along with an HDHP and HSA with seed money
Flexible Spending Accounts
Paid Vacation
Paid Holidays
Paid Time-Off (PTO)
Employee Assistance Plan
Education Assistance Program
Employee Recognition Programs
Site specific Production and Incentive Plans
Site specific Step and Skill Level Wage Adjustment Plans
Site Specific Relocation and Sign-on Bonus Programs