Lean Manufacturing Engineer & CI Leader

Wabtec Corp.; Erie (Erie County); On-site; USD 69,000 - 98,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to sustain continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and other methods. You will collect data, analyze outputs, and lead actions to improve safety, quality, and overall process effectiveness on the manufacturing floor.

You will work hands-on with machinery and operators to troubleshoot failures, drive cross-functional initiatives, and influence teams. Strong communication and leadership are essential to developing objectives for self and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering, MET, EET, or PLET; or a high school diploma/GED with 6–8 years manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in lean principles for area rearrangements, NPI and problem solving.
• Strong leadership, communication and teamwork abilities.
• Experience with CAD software and producing production drawings from models.

Responsibilities

• Develops, observes, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods to reduce costs.
• Lead project-based continuous improvement with the operations team.
• Analyze space, workflow, and equipment layouts for maximum efficiency.
• Collaborate with design staff on product tooling and production methods.
• Apply statistical methods to forecast future requirements and process improvements.

Skills

Lean principles

Data analysis

Problem solving

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in Manufacturing/Engineering

Tools

CAD software

Job description

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to sustain continuous improvement using lean manufacturing and other methods. You will collect data, analyze outputs, and lead actions to improve safety, quality, and overall process effectiveness on the manufacturing floor.

You will work hands-on with machinery and operators to troubleshoot failures, drive cross-functional initiatives, and influence teams. Strong communication and leadership are essential to developing objectives for self and