Manufacturing Engineer

Wabtec•Kansas City, MO

1d•$62,100 - $85,300•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer supports manufacturing excellence and operational performance by working with cross-functional teams, including Operations, Manufacturing, Product and Design Engineering, Quality, Maintenance, EHS, Supply Chain, Finance, and Leadership. The role also coordinates with equipment suppliers, contractors, system integrators, and other external partners. The position improves safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across manufacturing operations. It optimizes production flow and equipment reliability, leads continuous improvement initiatives, supports new product introductions, and implements capital and automation projects. The engineer also maintains accurate manufacturing data and production processes, including Bills of Materials and routings in Oracle ERP. The role is based at 4800 Deramus Ave, Kansas City, Missouri, and works in a combination of office and manufacturing environments. The schedule is Monday through Friday. The job requires regular presence in manufacturing and production areas, with exposure to typical industrial conditions and use of personal protective equipment.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline from an accredited four-year college or university, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2–4 years of Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
Experience with Lean Manufacturing, FMEA/PFMEA, Gemba activities, Root Cause Analysis, A3 Problem Solving, SMED, TPM, 5S, and continuous improvement methodologies.
Proficiency with CAD software such as Creo, SolidWorks, AutoCAD, or similar platforms.
Knowledge of tooling design, machine design, manufacturing processes, and production improvement techniques.
Working knowledge of conventional and CNC machining, robotics, metal forming, metallurgy, and assembly operations.
Experience developing labor standards, optimizing plant layouts, and improving manufacturing processes.
Experience leading capital projects from concept through implementation, including budgeting, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.
Experience with industrial automation systems, including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, robotics, and automated manufacturing equipment.
Strong analytical, troubleshooting, project management, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
Experience working with vendors, contractors, equipment suppliers, and system integrators.
Ability to walk through manufacturing and production areas; frequently stand, walk, bend, reach, and climb stairs, and occasionally climb ladders.
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds periodically and move materials or equipment as necessary.
Ability to work around moving machinery, noise, temperature variations, vibration, welding operations, and airborne particles, and to use PPE and follow safety requirements.
Ability to sit at a workstation and use a computer for extended periods.

Responsibilities

Optimize facility layouts, production flow, machine operations, tooling, and manufacturing processes to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
Troubleshoot equipment and process issues, develop corrective actions, and implement sustainable improvements in support of daily production.
Develop, document, and maintain standard work, labor standards, manufacturing procedures, and process controls.
Evaluate machine performance, equipment reliability, and manufacturing efficiency, and identify improvement opportunities.
Analyze production and operational data to identify trends, improve performance, and support management decisions.
Estimate production times, staffing requirements, capacities, and costs for operational planning.
Create, update, and maintain Bills of Materials in Oracle ERP and validate material, labor, and resource data in BOMs and routings.
Audit BOM structures and manufacturing data, resolve discrepancies, and maintain data integrity and alignment with engineering designs and production requirements.
Collaborate with Engineering, Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance to implement product and process changes.
Lead new product production implementation and partner with Product and Design Engineering on routings, tooling, labor standards, and process readiness.
Serve as the engineering liaison for quality and manufacturing activities related to product launches, process validation, and ongoing production support.
Lead CAPEX projects from concept through closeout, including appropriation development, budgeting, justification, procurement, installation, commissioning, and startup.
Design, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial control systems and automated manufacturing equipment.
Coordinate machinery installations, equipment upgrades, production line improvements, and automation initiatives.
Coordinate with suppliers, contractors, integrators, and vendors on equipment selection, procurement, project support, installation, and issue resolution; monitor supplier performance and delivery.
Manage project plans, schedules, resources, risks, and performance metrics.
Lead structured problem-solving and continuous improvement using DFMEA, PFMEA, Root Cause Analysis, A3, Lean Manufacturing, SMED, TPM, and 5S.
Work with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, and Safety teams to improve productivity and reliability, reduce waste, improve throughput and equipment effectiveness, and enhance product quality.
Ensure engineering activities comply with company quality standards, environmental requirements, and health and safety policies.
Support EHS and QMS requirements through documentation, continuous improvement, and coordination with internal stakeholders.
Promote workplace safety and waste minimization while complying with environmental, health, and safety regulations.
Provide technical leadership, manage assigned engineering projects under general direction, and escalate unusual or complex issues as appropriate.