Manufacturing Engineer

Wabtec; Duncan (SC); On-site; USD 62,100 - 85,300; Full time

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to develop and document robust production processes, lead tooling design, and evaluate changes for feasibility. You will drive lean improvements, coordinate with quality and design teams, and ensure safe, cost-effective manufacturing practices.

With 5+ years in manufacturing and a degree in engineering technology, you will mentor operators, monitor performance metrics, and support new product launches while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in engineering tech or related field required.
• Five+ years manufacturing experience preferred.
• Strong lean manufacturing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others.

Responsibilities

• Develop, implement, and document robust manufacturing processes and work instructions.
• Lead design of required tooling and accessories.
• Evaluate design changes for production feasibility and release to manufacturing.
• Lead lean improvements to reduce waste and cycle times.
• Monitor production lines, identify bottlenecks and quality issues using data.

Skills

Manufacturing processes

Tooling design

Lean manufacturing

Cross-functional collaboration

Training & mentoring

Problem solving

Cost analysis

Education

Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering

Job description

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail, with nearly four centuries of experience.

Who will you be working with?

You will be working with our Methods team to provide quality services to design and implement manufacturing processes that guarantee safety, quality, customer satisfaction and competitiveness. You will interact daily with the line leader, manpower and quality engineers.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the manufacturing engineering team at Wabtec Passenger Transit, you will be responsible for:

• Develop, implement, and document robust and cost-effective manufacturing processes, work instructions, and methods in accordance with product specifications, safety and quality standards, and customer demand.
• Lead the design of required tooling and accessories.
• Evaluate design and engineering changes, determine production feasibility, and approve release to manufacturing.
• Recommend and implement improvements in production processes, methods, and controls, using the principles of lean manufacturing.
• Process Monitoring & Analysis
  Regularly inspect production lines, equipment, and workflows to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, or quality issues. Use data from production logs, sensors, and operator reports to track performance metrics.
• Quality Assurance
  Work in partnership with Quality Assurance to check first time test results, scrap rates, and defect trends; recommend and/or lead corrective actions or process changes to improve product quality.
• Equipment & Tooling Support
  Assist in troubleshooting equipment malfunctions, coordinate and support maintenance schedules, and review tooling designs for wear or inefficiency; may recommend replacements or redesigns.
• Documentation & Reporting
  Update and maintain manufacturing process documents (Work Instructions, PFMEA, control plans, flowcharts) and prepare reports for management on production performance, costs, and improvements.
• Lean & Continuous Improvement
  Apply lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Kaizen principles to identify waste, reduce cycle times, and improve safety.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
  Work with design, quality, and operations teams to ensure product designs are manufacturable and to resolve production issues quickly.
• Training & Mentoring
  Conduct on-the-job or classroom training for operators and technicians on new processes, safety procedures, or efficiency techniques.
• Compliance & Safety Checks
  Ensure all manufacturing activities follow safety regulations, environmental standards, and company policies.
• Cost & Resource Analysis
  Review labor, material, and equipment costs; suggest changes to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
• Project Support
  Assist in new product launches by setting up production processes, validating tooling, and training teams on new methods.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related engineering.
• Five or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is preferred.
• Strong lean manufacturing skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others.
• Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
• Possibility of traveling, when necessary, minimal.

What will your typical day look like?

• Start the day by planning your scheduled meetings, projects and assigned tasks.
• Review internal communication [email, teams] and respond or resolve.
• Early in the morning, meet with the operations leader and the quality engineer to review daily performance, new issues or problems to be resolved and communicate the progress of pending activities.
• Attend and participate in the daily production meeting.
• Dedicate planned time to ensure your projects move forward and complete assigned tasks.
• Dedicate a large part of your time to walking, observing and supporting your processes.
• If necessary, use the company's different systems and applications to document the process, resolve problems or develop improvements.
• Arrive on time for your meetings and you will participate proactively, professionally and purposefully.
• Spend time reviewing the key performance indicators of your processes to identify trends, risks or opportunities.
• Send progress reports on your tasks and projects.
• You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

What about the physical demands of the job?

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

The employee will normally work in a temperature-controlled office environment, with frequent exposure to electronic office equipment.

During visits to areas of operations, may be exposed to extreme cold or hot weather conditions.

An employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and loud noise.

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is currently $62,100-85,300. The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include annual bonus, if eligible.

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.

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