Automation-Driven Manufacturing Engineer CAPEX & PLC

Wabtec Corporation; Jackson (TN); On-site; USD 79,000 - 113,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Annual bonus

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation, a leading global rail technology company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes at the Jackson, TN facility. You will drive transitions from design to production and implement improvements that boost efficiency and reduce costs.

In this role, you will manage CAPEX projects end-to-end, collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations teams, and develop labor standards while ensuring proper routing.

Qualifications

• BS Engineering or higher from an accredited university, prefer Mechanical.
• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of prior Mechanical Engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Prior experience managing capital equipment projects, manufacturing automation systems, PLC controls, and cross-functional project teams is preferred.
• Working knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D.
• Excellent attention to detail and time management.
• Plant Layout.
• Root Cause Analysis.
• A3 Problem Solving.
• Production Flow.
• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred).
• HMI Development and Industrial Automation Systems.
• Capital Project Management.
• Budget Development and Capital Justification Preparation.
• Vendor Management and Equipment Procurement.
• Project Scheduling and Risk Management.

Responsibilities

• Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and overall performance.
• Summarize all data, documentation and information related to production in a detailed report for internal use.
• Develop alternative methods of production processes and standard work to improve efficiency.
• Utilize Root Cause Analysis and 9 Step Problem Solving to systematically eliminate production issues.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.
• Work with Design Engineering to ensure production processes have proper routing and labor standards.
• Share responsibility for problem solving in all manufacturing areas and be responsive to the needs and suggestions of manufacturing teams and associates.
• Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from concept through implementation, including justification development, budgeting, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.
• Develop and manage project plans to ensure manufacturing improvement initiatives are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet defined performance objectives.
• Design, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.
• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and execute automation and productivity improvement projects.
• Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, contractors, and integrators to support successful project execution and equipment performance.

Skills

Root Cause Analysis

A3 Problem Solving

Time management

Attention to detail

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

BS Engineering

Mechanical preferred

Tools

AutoCAD 2D

PLC Programming & Troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell)

HMI Development

Industrial Automation Systems

Capital Project Management

Job description

Wabtec Corporation, a leading global rail technology company, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, direct and coordinate manufacturing processes at the Jackson, TN facility. You will drive transitions from design to production and implement improvements that boost efficiency and reduce costs.

In this role, you will manage CAPEX projects end-to-end, collaborate with Design Engineering and Operations teams, and develop labor standards while ensuring proper routing.