Lean Manufacturing Methods Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Birkenhead; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Birkenhead is seeking a motivated Methods Engineer to optimise manufacturing processes and deliver robust work flows and instructions. You will liaise between Operations and Engineering, designing tools and layouts, evaluating drawings, and driving improvements across programs.

You will contribute to safety, lean practices, and efficient capacity planning while developing business cases and delivering presentations to management.

Qualifications

• HNC/Degree in Engineering or equivalent.
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Production/Methods Engineering experience in production environments.
• Experience working in a Lean environment.
• MRP experience and use of problem-solving tools (QRQC, 5Y, Ishikawa, 8D, line layouts).
• IT literacy and proficiency with Microsoft applications.
• Strong presentation skills.

Responsibilities

• Act as a key link between Operations and the Engineering team.
• Support Operations with cost-effective manufacturing systems for new and existing programs.
• Optimize assembly and manufacturing processes through study and implementation of improvements.
• Design and install tools, fixtures, test rigs and jigs.
• Read, interpret and evaluate drawings, models and designs for assembly and manufacture.
• Review new technologies to improve capacity and quality.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for management review.
• Lead improvement projects and present to managers and staff.
• Investigate complex production problems and propose corrective solutions.
• Measure and analyse standard times and implement improvements.
• Ensure equipment meets specifications and tolerances; support capacity planning.

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Birkenhead is seeking a motivated Methods Engineer to optimise manufacturing processes and deliver robust work flows and instructions. You will liaise between Operations and Engineering, designing tools and layouts, evaluating drawings, and driving improvements across programs.

You will contribute to safety, lean practices, and efficient capacity planning while developing business cases and delivering presentations to management.