Manufacturing Engineer

Wabtec•Erie, PA

21d•$79,100 - $112,800

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer sustains continual improvement in business processes using lean manufacturing and other improvement techniques. The role collects and analyzes data and leads actions to improve safety, quality, and overall process effectiveness. It applies engineering expertise to solve problems, promote process adherence, and develop and execute objectives that support short- and some long-term business goals. The engineer develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes to reduce costs; leads project-based continuous improvement; manages cost accounts and expense-reduction projects; and reviews space requirements and workflow to design efficient equipment and workspace layouts. The role works with planning and design staff on product design and tooling, develops process-improvement strategies, collaborates with cross-functional teams to redesign workflows, and encourages progressive manufacturing approaches. It also works with vendors on specifications and purchases, estimates production time, staffing, and costs, communicates manufacturing capabilities and constraints, and applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing needs and evaluate process changes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s, MET, EET, or PLET degree, or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6–8 years of manufacturing experience.
Ability to use manufacturing Lean principles for area rearrangements, new product introduction (NPI), and problem solving.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
Experience with CAD software.
Ability to create production drawings from pre-existing models using model dimensions.
Ability to create new models using pre-existing conditions.
Strong oral and written communication skills.
Strong interpersonal and leadership skills, including the ability to influence others and lead teams.
Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
Ability to multitask across multiple operational initiatives.
Strong problem-identification and solution skills.
Proven analytical and quality/process-improvement skills.
Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
Strong change-management capabilities.

Responsibilities

Develop, observe, evaluate, and improve manufacturing methods and processes to reduce costs.
Lead the operational team with a project-based continuous-improvement mindset and identify innovative ways to execute the production plan.
Manage cost accounts and projects associated with expense reductions.
Review space requirements and workflow, and design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
Coordinate with planning and design staff on product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
Develop and execute process-improvement strategies that challenge existing operational paradigms.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redesign workflows and introduce innovative manufacturing techniques.
Help shift the organizational mindset from traditional to progressive manufacturing approaches.
Work with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange purchases of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluate products against specifications and quality standards.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to inform management decisions.
Communicate with management, engineering, and other staff about manufacturing capabilities and other considerations that support production.
Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and assess process changes and improvements.
Own the Lean transformation inside Building 18, driving toward the future-state vision.
Work hands-on with machinery and operators to troubleshoot machine failures, process breakdowns, and sources of quality defects on the manufacturing floor.