Manufacturing Engineer

Wabtec; Northampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer based in Northampton to support manufacturing processes through the development and validation of procedures. This permanent, full-time position involves collaboration with operations, ensuring effective process management, and introducing continuous improvement strategies. Ideal candidates will possess relevant qualifications and experience in FMEA and lean manufacturing paradigms, contributing to the company's mission of delivering superior transportation solutions.

Qualifications

• Degree or NVQ level 3 qualification is preferred.
• Experience with Kaizen/A3 process improvement techniques.
• Strong understanding of production costs and waste management.

Responsibilities

• Control process documentation and ensure product delivery.
• Assist with continuous improvement projects and monitor KPIs.
• Implement lean principles and resolve manufacturing issues.

Skills

FMEA

Lean Manufacturing

Problem Solving

Education

Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree

A Levels

BTEC National Diploma Level 3

Job description

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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:.

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?

A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer.

Role: Manufacturing Engineer

Location: Northampton, (NN4 8HJ)

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 15:30pm

Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Manufacturing engineering team, you will be working with Operations to support the manufacturing areas by developing, verifying, and validating new and existing processes to ensure that we can service the heat transfer and engine cooling market.

What will your typical day look like?

• Control of process documentation, PFMEAs, Control plan’s, Process instruction’s, etc.
• Review current processes to ensure that they are safe, cost effective and can deliver product to the required specification.
• The introduction of any new process in line with the company change management system, ensuring that all documents and equipment are available, and that training has been provided to the production staff on the use of any jigs and fixtures.
• Work with the Team leaders to monitor and interrogate KPI's assisting with continuous improvement projects to sustain and improve them.
• Resolve manufacturing problems using data and root cause analysis tools.
• Implement lean manufacturing and kaizen principles throughout the manufacturing processes.
• Determine production times, resource requirements and costs.
• Recommend and assist in design of required tooling and jigs.
• Work with the maintenance department to ensure that production equipment is properly maintained.

What do we want to know about you?

• Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification.
• Experience with FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Kaizen/A3 (continuous improvement and problem solving) process improvement, and Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques
• Understanding of design and production costs including waste, downtime, scrap, and rework.
• Proven experience in the use of lean tools and techniques, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Knowledge of the use and control of business metrics (OEE, COPQ, DLE, TAKT, Cycle Times, etc.)

If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

Apply today!

Legal authorisation to work in UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

*Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired

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.