Manufacturing Engineer II: Lean, DFMEA & Process Improvement

Wabtec Corp.; Buffalo Grove (IL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 109,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Health benefits

Job summary

Wabtec Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in its Bus Solutions group to drive manufacturing improvements in transit bus and rail systems. You will develop and evaluate production methods, estimate times and costs, and collaborate with management and engineering to optimize processes.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree and hands-on experience with Lean, FMEA, PFMEA, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or ProE/SolidWorks, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent with related experience.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, PFMEA, and Gemba events.
• Strong technical and problem-solving skills; able to work in a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop, evaluate and improve manufacturing methods in the plant.
• Estimate production times, staffing and costs for management decisions.
• Lead DFMEA sessions to identify design risks and drive solutions.
• Promote quality improvement and cost-consciousness in daily work.
• Coordinate projects and manage changes to keep on time and on budget.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

FMEA

PFMEA

Gemba events

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

AutoCAD

ProE/SolidWorks

Job description

Wabtec Corp. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer II in its Bus Solutions group to drive manufacturing improvements in transit bus and rail systems. You will develop and evaluate production methods, estimate times and costs, and collaborate with management and engineering to optimize processes.

Ideal candidates bring a Bachelor's degree and hands-on experience with Lean, FMEA, PFMEA, and CAD tools such as AutoCAD or ProE/SolidWorks, plus strong problem-solving and teamwork abilities.