Manufacturing Engineer

Wabtec•Duncan, SC

12d•$79,100 - $112,800•Hybrid

About The Position

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 30,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make your and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology, and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry. You will be working with our Methods team to provide quality services to design and implement manufacturing processes that guarantee safety, quality, customer satisfaction and competitiveness. You will interact daily with the line leader, manpower and quality engineers.

Requirements

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related engineering.
Five or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Strong lean manufacturing skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others.
Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
Possibility of traveling, when necessary, minimal.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, and document robust and cost-effective manufacturing processes, work instructions, and methods in accordance with product specifications, safety and quality standards, and customer demand.
Lead the design of required tooling and accessories.
Evaluate design and engineering changes, determine production feasibility, and approve release to manufacturing.
Recommend and implement improvements in production processes, methods, and controls, using the principles of lean manufacturing.
Regularly inspect production lines, equipment, and workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or quality issues. Use data from production logs, sensors, and operator reports to track performance metrics.
Work in partnership with Quality Assurance to check first time test results, scrap rates, and defect trends; recommend and/or lead corrective actions or process changes to improve product quality
Assist in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, coordinate and support maintenance schedules, and review tooling designs for wear or inefficiency; may recommend replacements or redesigns
Update and maintain manufacturing process documents (Work Instructions, PFMEA, control plans, flowcharts) and prepare reports for management on production performance, costs, and improvements
Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles to identify waste, reduce cycle times, and improve safety
Work with design, quality, and operations teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and to resolve production issues quickly
Conduct on-the-job or classroom training for operators and technicians on new processes, safety procedures, or efficiency techniques
Ensure all manufacturing activities follow safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies
Review labor, material, and equipment costs; suggest changes to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency
Assist in new product launches by setting up production processes, validating tooling, and training teams on new methods