Manufacturing Process Engineer — Lean Improvement & Automation

Wabash; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Wabash is seeking a manufacturing improvement leader to develop and implement process enhancements for trailer production. You will lead cross-functional teams, assess capabilities, and drive improvements across devices and processes, ensuring quality and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering management, solid knowledge of AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and strong leadership and planning skills to manage multiple

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering or engineering management with strong manufacturing emphasis.
• Lean/Six Sigma training is a plus and helpful for process improvement.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD or SolidWorks for design input and reviews.
• Excellent leadership, planning, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement manufacturing improvement projects for trailer manufacturing.
• Lead complex projects with minimal supervision and coordinate cross-functionally.
• Assess process capabilities and prioritize improvement opportunities.
• Document procedures to meet quality systems requirements and validation needs.
• Provide DFMar input and support lean reviews and line-side meetings.

Skills

Leadership

Planning

Team player

Problem analysis

Interpersonal skills

Inventory management

Continuous improvement

Quality orientation

Education

Bachelor's Degree - Engineering or Engineering Management

Tools

AutoCAD

SolidWorks

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wabash is seeking a manufacturing improvement leader to develop and implement process enhancements for trailer production. You will lead cross-functional teams, assess capabilities, and drive improvements across devices and processes, ensuring quality and continuous improvement throughout manufacturing operations.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering management, solid knowledge of AutoCAD or SolidWorks, and strong leadership and planning skills to manage multiple