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Manufacturing Engineering

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 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com.

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 yours 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.

Who will you be working with?

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.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the manufacturing engineering team at Wabtec Passenger Transit, you will be responsible for:

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.

What do we want to know about you?

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial/Mechanical Engineering or a related field desired. Equivalent education and experience required.
Five or more years Manufacturing experience in a leadership or technical role required.
Industrial automotive paint experience required.
Paint system experience Binks, Graco, pressure pots, and delivery systems required.
Understanding of manual spray guns and application required.
Use of paint quality tools required.
Understanding of industrial paint booths required.
Strong knowledge of lean principles and the ability to apply them in order to establish and/or improve processes.
Understanding of visual paint inspection methods.
Strong mechanical knowledge and mechanical problem-solving skills.
Outstanding interpersonal skills, with the specific ability to act as a team leader and interact at all layers within the organization.
Experience in a manufacturing environment with a good understanding of plant operations.
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.

What will your typical day look like?

Start the day by planning your scheduled meetings, projects and assigned tasks.
Review internal communication [email, teams] and respond or resolve.
Early in the morning, meet with the operations leader and the quality engineer to review daily performance, new issues or problems to be resolved and communicate the progress of pending activities.
Attend and participate in the daily production meeting.
Dedicate planned time to ensure your projects move forward and complete assigned tasks.
Dedicate a large part of your time to walking, observing and supporting your processes.
If necessary, use the company's different systems and applications to document the process, resolve problems or develop improvements.
Arrive on time for your meetings and you will participate proactively, professionally and purposefully.
Spend time reviewing the key performance indicators of your processes to identify trends, risks or opportunities.
Send progress reports on your tasks and projects.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Steering/coordination of external personnel /service providers
This Role is carried out responsibly in factual cooperative collaboration with supervisors, employees, involved and affected departments - in compliance with existing guidelines, standards, and regulations.
Assumption of special tasks corresponding to the skills and duties of the job holder
Coordination of related departments, R&D and operators with focus on the implementation of suggestions for the product design according to production requirements and the identification of optimization measures
Processing of planning orders, improvement proposals and change requests including ongoing revision.
Realization of ramp-up to series operation
Optimization of series process materials and techniques in terms of quality, costs and process reliability, including recycling and disposal
Preparation of offers comparative analyses and purchase orders
Creation of layouts, specifications, time schedules and investment plans, following economic standards
Approval of technical specifications of production equipment and clarification of technical issues with technical contractors as well as suppliers of Paint-Shop equipment
Planning of equipment as well as determination of material supply / delivery
Maintain and create an ergonomic and requirement‐oriented work environment in the Paint Shop as well as ensuring environmental protection, fire protection measures and work safety.
Creation of production plans for all work sequences according to the valid time and quality finding procedures. Ensuring and controlling the defined measures and coordinating the activities of the technical contractors
Responsible for the process engineering planning of pre-treatment, surface preparation, and all ovens throughout in the Paint Shop production processes. Elaboration of these scopes into layout plans, considering the requirements of all departments.
Development and creation as well as implementation of planning concepts and projects including the corresponding design specifications or general conditions for the Paint-Shop department. Ensuring of defined measures and development of techniques or processes including analysis and evaluation of alternative solutions under consideration of economic standards
Provide technical support throughout the production paint process.
Identify, analyze, and solve manufacturing process issues and equipment-related problems to continuously improve key business metrics
Scope, order, and assure proper implementation of new processes & equipment with Manufacturing Engineering manager and Manufacturing Supervisor.
Quote, develop processing standards, and assist in new product launches
Provide technical support to technicians and work teams and serve as technical resource for the paint department
Direct cross-functional paint process improvement projects with the assistance of operations, maintenance, and controls team members
Provide a critical link between the paint department and other process partners in areas such as product design, assembly, maintenance, safety, quality, etc
Create work instructions for specific products and processes as assigned in coordination with Manufacturing Engineering manager and Manufacturing Supervisor.
Identify and troubleshoot process, material or equipment problems, recommend solutions to minimize downtime.
Coordinate the development, assembly and/or procurement of new tooling or modification of existing fixtures and equipment to ensure efficient production methods.
Conduct hands on training of manufacturing employees regarding products, processes, equipment and tooling.
Evaluate the entire process flow -- part presentation, tooling/equipment needs, manpower assignments, work processes – create and present workflow designs to improve manufacturing operations.
Lead company safety programs as assigned; perform inspections, attend safety meetings, conduct training and maintain documentation as required.
Provide administrative support to Manufacturing Supervisor, and Quality Leader ensuring that employee records and requests are properly maintained in the Quality Management System.
Will be required to perform other duties as requested, directed or assigned.

Training and Job knowledge Requirements

Minimum 5 years’ leadership or technical experience in production/manufacturing role required.
Strong computer skills required; Epicor, MS Office, Paylocity, and Engineering software.
Must possess strong communication & organizational skills.
Ability to read and analyze technical documents required.
Must have demonstrated leadership skills.
Following established procedures, must have ability to prioritize several simultaneous projects.
Must be able to work with people across all levels of the organization.
Pretreatment and coating experience
Effective oral and written communication skills
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma experience
8D and 5Why corrective action and problem solving skills
Lean Tools – 5S, Kanban, Poka-yoke, and Value Stream Mapping
DMAIC and DMADV (DFSS) Project Methodology experience
TQM and Kaizen Methods
FMEA, and PPAP experience
Visual Factory Management
Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience

Preferred, Certifications and Training

Ergonomic analysis knowledge and experience
NACE-CIP, AMPP-Surface Preparation
Color and Product Training
ICAC (Industrial Coating Applicator Inspector)
SSPC PCI

What about the physical demands of the job?

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment. During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions. Employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with 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 and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.