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Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Manufacturing Engineer

Manufacturing EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours
Full-timeErie, PA, USAIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

  • A bachelor's degree, 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, and problem solving.
  • Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications.
  • Experience with computer-aided design software.
  • Ability to create production drawings from pre-existing models using model dimensions.
  • Ability to create new models using pre-existing conditions.
  • Ability to work hands-on with machinery and operators to troubleshoot machine failures, process breakdowns, and sources of quality defects on the manufacturing floor.
  • Strong oral and written communication skills.
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
  • Ability to influence others and lead teams.
  • Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact.
  • Ability to multitask across multiple operational initiatives.
  • Effective problem identification and solution skills.
  • Analytical and quality/process improvement skills.
  • Ability to work independently and in a team setting.
  • Change management capabilities.
  • Willingness to take on challenging work and grow professionally.

Responsibilities

  • Sustain continual improvement in business processes using lean manufacturing and other improvement techniques.
  • Collect data, analyze outputs, and provide leadership for actions that improve safety and quality and increase the overall effectiveness of business processes.
  • Solve problems, drive process adherence, and develop and execute objectives for self and others, affecting short-term and some long-term business goals.
  • Own the Lean transformation inside Building 18 and drive it toward the future-state vision.
  • 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 and analyze space requirements and workflow, and design equipment and workspace layouts for maximum efficiency.
  • Confer with planning and design staff about product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.
  • Develop and execute process improvement strategies that challenge existing operational approaches.
  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redesign workflows and introduce innovative manufacturing techniques.
  • Shift organizational practices from traditional to progressive manufacturing approaches.
  • Confer with vendors to determine product specifications, arrange equipment, material, or parts purchases, 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 to facilitate production processes.
  • Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and process changes and improvements.

About the Company

Wabtec

Develops electric locomotives and digital solutions

Wabtec provides transportation solutions by designing and producing electric locomotives and related services for freight railroads, transit authorities, and industrial operators. Its flagship product, the FLXdrive, is a 100% battery-electric locomotive with a battery pack over 7 megawatt-hours that cuts fuel use and emissions, while the company also sells traditional locomotives, aftermarket services, and digital solutions to optimize operations. Wabtec differentiates itself through a fully electric propulsion option paired with value-added digital tools and manufacturing techniques like mixed-reality work processes, aiming to improve efficiency and sustainability across rail networks. The company’s goal is to make rail transport more efficient and eco-friendly by delivering reliable locomotives, ongoing maintenance, and advanced software and digital capabilities that help customers run greener, lower-cost operations.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Pittsburgh, PA
Founded
1872

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