Industrialization Lead: NPI & Manufacturing Readiness

Wabtec Corporation; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation in Duncan, SC seeks an Industrialization Leader to drive the transition of products from design to mass production, ensuring readiness, process efficiency, and quality. You will lead cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to industrialize new products and optimize processes.

The role emphasizes strong project management, Lean/CI methods, and maintenance planning for CNC machinery, with a focus on safety, cost reduction,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Technology, or related field required.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in Industrialization, Manufacturing Engineering, New Product Introduction (NPI), or related manufacturing environment.
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Maintenance and equipment reliability experience is a plus.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC machining, tooling, and production systems.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization methodologies.
• Strong project management skills, including planning, execution, budgeting, and KPI management.
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to influence cross‑functional teams.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and manufacturing‑related software systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the industrialization of new products and processes from design release through production launch.
• Ensure manufacturing readiness through validation of processes, documentation, tooling, equipment, and supplier preparedness.
• Develop and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, improve quality, and reduce operational costs.
• Coordinate industrialization activities across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance functions.
• Manage project timelines, budgets, deliverables, and key performance indicators for industrialization initiatives.
• Support new equipment installations, process validation activities, startup plans, and post‑launch reviews.
• Develop and oversee preventive and predictive maintenance programs for CNC machinery and manufacturing equipment.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate troubleshooting and repair activities to minimize downtime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and waste reduction.
• Conduct process audits and identify opportunities for operational and equipment reliability improvements.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action efforts related to manufacturing and equipment issues.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, safety standards, and quality requirements.
• Allocate resources, equipment, labor, and materials to achieve production and project objectives.
• Provide leadership, coaching, and support to employees and project teams.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Project management

Problem solving

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

CNC machining

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing software

Job description

Wabtec Corporation in Duncan, SC seeks an Industrialization Leader to drive the transition of products from design to mass production, ensuring readiness, process efficiency, and quality. You will lead cross‑functional teams across Engineering, Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, and Maintenance to industrialize new products and optimize processes.

The role emphasizes strong project management, Lean/CI methods, and maintenance planning for CNC machinery, with a focus on safety, cost reduction,