Manufacturing Engineer Leader

Wabtec Corporation; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discounted health insurance with Medib

Novated Leasing options

Lifestyle discounts with retailers

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Wabtec Digital Mine Brisbane is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to own end-to-end production performance and field reliability across our innovative mining solutions. You will drive safe, efficient manufacturing processes and partner across engineering, operations, product, and quality to improve lifecycle asset performance.

You bring 10+ years of cross-functional leadership and a systems-thinking approach to reliability strategy, governance, and stakeholder engagement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Systems Engineering or related field preferred.
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management or Systems Engineering.
• Postgraduate qualification in Reliability or Asset Management is a plus.
• AS3800 qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end performance of production processes and field reliability.
• Translate product designs into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Lead shop floor problem solving with root cause analysis and CAPA.
• Drive process changes, trials and ramp-up while ensuring quality.

Skills

Cross-functional leadership

Reliability strategy

Governance

Leadership coaching

Stakeholder engagement

Systems thinking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Master’s degree in Engineering/Asset Management/Systems Engineering

Postgraduate qualification in Reliability or Asset Management

AS3800 qualified

Job description

Job Description

• Discounted health insurance with Medibank
• Novated Leasing options
• Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

What are we offering you?

• Rewards & Recognition Program
• Discounted health insurance with Medibank
• Novated Leasing options
• Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailers
• Access to our Employee Assistance Program

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec Digital Mine is setting a new global industry benchmark through the delivery of innovative and reliable technology solutions to the mining industry. We help miners improve efficiency and productivity while enabling safer mining practices, through a combination of advanced software, models, analytics and solutions such as Collision Avoidance System (CAS), Underground MWD & comms, Software and Analytics.

Reporting to the Global Operations Direction and dotted line to Senior Engineering Director, as a key member of the Digital Mine team, the Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is a cross‑functional reliability specialist who integrates engineering, operations, data, and organisational context to ensure that systems, products, and processes perform consistently and safely across their entire lifecycle. Unlike traditional reliability roles that focus on isolated assets or performance metrics, the IE takes a system‑wide, end‑to‑end view—considering technology, people, processes, and data as interconnected components of reliability. The IE acts as a strategic partner across engineering, operations, product, quality, and lifecycle management teams, enabling organisations to move from reactive maintenance to predictive, preventative, and proactive reliability culture.

Where is the position located?

Northside Brisbane, QLD

What will your typical day look like?

Own the end-to-end performance of production processes and field reliability, ensuring products are manufacturable, efficient, and robust in real-world conditions.

Production

• Translate product designs into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes (SOPs, tooling, equipment, automation balance).
• Improve productivity by removing bottlenecks, optimising layouts, and reducing cycle time and waste.
• Lead shop floor problem solving using structured root cause analysis and implement effective CAPA.
• Build quality into processes through defined parameters, in-process controls, SPC, and control plans.
• Support equipment and tooling reliability, including setup, changeover, and fixture/jig improvements.
• Drive and validate process changes, trials, and production ramp‑up.
• Act as the voice of production, feeding back manufacturability and operator insights.

Reliability

• Monitor holistic field performance (RMAs, telemetry, site feedback) to detect emerging issues early.
• Conduct deep root cause analysis across design, manufacturing, installation, environment, and software.
• Analyse reliability data to identify failure trends, environmental triggers, and usage patterns.
• Oversee installation quality and drive standards, training, and best practices.
• Lead cross‑functional improvements with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams.
• Perform field investigations and validate issues through testing and real‑world observation.
• Communicate insights through structured reporting, driving continuous product and process improvement.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Systems Engineering or related field of study preferred).
• Master’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or Systems Engineering
• Postgraduate qualification in Reliability or Asset Management
• AS3800 qualified
• 10+ years with cross‑functional leadership
• Shaping reliability strategy, governance, and standards
• Coaching and influencing at leadership
• The successful Manufacturing Engineer combines strong technical reliability expertise with systems thinking, business acumen, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to deliver sustainable asset performance across the full lifecycle.

We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response.

We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.

Additional Information

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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