Methods Engineer

Wabtec Corporation; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec UK in Birkenhead is seeking an experienced Methods Engineer to optimise assembly and manufacturing processes. You will study product and methods, design robust work flows, and deliver efficient manufacturing processes for current and new programs.

You will liaise with Engineering and Operations, lead improvement projects, and present recommendations to management, ensuring compliance and quality. This role is permanent and on-site in Birkenhead.

Qualifications

• Engineering degree or HNC in an engineering field is required.
• Experience in production environments with Lean principles.
• Experience with MRP and problem-solving tools (QRQC, 5Y, Ishikawa, 8D).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a key link between Operations and Engineering.
• Provide cost-effective manufacturing systems for new and existing programs.
• Study methods to optimise assembly and manufacturing processes and implement improvements.
• Design and install tools, fixtures, test rigs, and jigs for manufacturing.
• Read and evaluate drawings, models, and designs for assembly and manufacture.
• Review new technologies to improve capacity and quality.
• Develop business cases for management review.
• Lead improvement projects and present to managers and staff.
• Assist Production in analysing problems and proposing corrective actions.
• Measure standard times and implement improvements.
• Ensure equipment meets specifications and tolerances.

Skills

Engineering knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Presentation skills

IT literacy

Education

HNC/Degree in Engineering

Tools

MRP systems

QRQC

5Y

Ishikawa

8D

Job description

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

We are seeking an experienced Methods Engineer to join our team at Wabtec UK based in Birkenhead where we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Methods Engineer

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Birkenhead, Wirral, Merseyside (CH41 1LF)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00pm and Friday 07:30am to 12:30pm, 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. Provide cost effective manufacturing processes for new and existing programs. The Methods Engineer is the liaison with the Engineering team.

What will your typical day look like?

• This role will serve as a key link between Operations and the Engineering team.
• Supporting the Operations team in providing cost-effective manufacturing systems for new and existing programs.
• Optimise the assembly and manufacturing process by studying product and manufacturing methods, then designing and implementing improvements.
• Design and install tools, fixtures, test rigs, and jigs to assist the manufacturing process.
• Read, interpret, and evaluate drawings, models, and designs for assembly and manufacture.
• Review new technologies to improve capacity/quality.
• Develop business cases and recommendations for management review.
• Lead improvement projects and give presentations to managers and staff.
• Support Production with the investigation of complex problems, analyse, and recommend corrective solutions or improvements to ensure proper production flow.
• Measure and analyse standard times, recommending and implementing improvements.
• Ensure all equipment purchased and commissioned meets specific and corporate specifications and can function within required tolerances and capacity.

What do we want to know about you?

• HNC/Degree in an Engineering discipline
• Sound knowledge of Health & Safety legislation.
• Production/Methods Engineering experience in production environments.
• Worked within a Lean environment.
• MRP experience, use of problem-solving tools e.g., QRQC, 5Y, Ishikawa, 8D, design of line layouts.
• IT literate and fully conversant with Microsoft applications.
• Presentation skills.

Legal authorisation to work in the 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.

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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