Manufacturing Engineer – Automation & CAPEX Lead

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

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Benefits package

Job summary

Wabtec in Jackson, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. You will drive product transitions from design to production, implement process improvements, and lead CAPEX initiatives across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering, with 3–5 years in heavy manufacturing, and hands-on experience with automation systems, PLCs, and AutoCAD 2D. Relocation may be offered.

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.
• Additional experiential skills needed: AutoCAD 2D, plant layout, root cause analysis, A3 problem solving, production flow, PLC programming/troubleshooting, HMI development, capital project management, budget development, vendor management, project scheduling, 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 and reduce costs.
• 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

AutoCAD 2D

PLC Programming

HMI Development

Root Cause Analysis

A3 Problem Solving

Capital Project Management

Vendor Management

Project Scheduling

Education

BS Engineering

Tools

Allen-Bradley PLC

Rockwell Automation

Industrial Control Systems

SCADA

Job description

Wabtec in Jackson, TN is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to plan, direct, and coordinate manufacturing processes in an industrial plant. You will drive product transitions from design to production, implement process improvements, and lead CAPEX initiatives across cross-functional teams.

The ideal candidate holds a BS in Engineering, with 3–5 years in heavy manufacturing, and hands-on experience with automation systems, PLCs, and AutoCAD 2D. Relocation may be offered.