Methods Engineer

Wabtec; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider in the rail industry seeks a skilled Methods Engineer to enhance production processes in Burton-on-Trent. This permanent, full-time role focuses on optimizing assembly methods and improving operational efficiency, working closely with engineering teams to deliver cost-effective solutions.

Qualifications

• Qualified in HNC engineering or equivalent.
• Good understanding of mathematics and Lean principles.

Responsibilities

• Optimize assembly and manufacturing processes.
• Support production with investigations into complex problems.
• Design tools, fixtures, and develop work instructions.

Skills

Lean principles

Six Sigma

Mathematics

Education

HNC engineering qualification

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?

We are seeking an experienced Methods Engineer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

The key aim of the role is to optimise the assembly and manufacturing process by studying product and manufacturing methods, designing, and delivering robust process flows and work instructions. Support manufacturing program and continuous improvement disciplines in providing cost effective manufacturing processes for new and existing programs.

What will your typical day look like?

• Be the interface with the engineering team for cost effective introduction of new products.
• Support Production with the investigation of complex production problems, analysis, and recommend corrective solutions or improvements to ensure proper production flow.
• Participate in the design of workplace and cell layouts to promote efficient overhaul and manufacturing process flow.
• Identify build sequence and develop product structure for assigned overhaul, assembly, or manufacturing operations.
• Read, interpret, and evaluate drawings, models, and designs for assembly and manufacture.
• Design tools, fixtures, test rigs, and jigs.
• Lead improvement projects and give presentations to managers and staff.
• Maintain, develop, and update Work Instructions in line with newest practices and improvements.
• Maintain correct revisions of all documentation.

What do we want to know about you?

• HNC engineering qualification required or equivalent.
• Good understanding of mathematics, Lean principles, and tools, Six Sigma.

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 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.