Material Technical Advisor

Wabtec Corporation; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Annual bonus

Retirement plan

Job summary

Wabtec Corporation is seeking a on-site Material Technical Advisor (MTA) in Grove City to expedite material flow, plan production needs, and manage MRP accuracy. The role emphasizes safety, leadership of hourly teams, and continuous improvement within a manufacturing environment.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree or equivalent manufacturing experience, strong communication, and problem-solving skills, plus materials knowledge and MRP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in manufacturing.
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Materials knowledge and MRP experience.

Responsibilities

• Safety first: maintain a safe work environment and promote safety culture in the shop.
• Controllership: ensure inventory and MRP accuracy through cycle counts, audits, and stock checks.
• Metrics: work to achieve material availability and positive MTA metrics.
• Efficiency: lead continuous improvement projects for safety and cost savings.
• Leadership: supervise hourly staff, establish standard work, and develop teammates.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Independent work

Problem solving

Materials knowledge

MRP experience

Education

Bachelor's degree preferred or 4+ years manufacturing experience

Job description

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 30K employees in facilities throughout the world.

Visit our website to learn more!

How will you make a difference?

The Material Technical Advisor (MTA) will expedite the flow of materials (from suppliers and also within departments) according to production schedules. Plan and schedule material/production needs. Positions requiring understanding of a material and MRP concepts, methods and procedures. This position requires working on-site as an essential function.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in manufacturing)
• Strong oral and written communication skills
• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
• Ability to work independently
• Strong problem-solving skills
• Materials knowledge and MRP experience

What will your typical day look like?

• Safety: Ensure that work environment is safe for yourself and co-workers. Drive a mindset of continuous improvement around safety in the shop.
• Controllership: Focus to ensure inventory and MRP accuracy with activities similar to but not limited to cycle counts, warehouse and offsite supplier audits, physical inventory, etc.
• Metrics: Work to no material shortages to the production lines supported. While also achieving positive results in MTA metrics including but not limited to material availability, inventory, renewal parts OTD, NCMR closure, non-nettable inventory, premium transportation, warehousing spend, POD claims, warehousing discrepancy, UX blend, fallout rates, UX processes
• Efficiency: Create and execute continuous improvement projects to deliver efficiency, safety and cost savings for yourself, MC2, production lines, or the shop as a whole.
• Leadership: Manage and give daily direction to team of hourly employees. Develop and follow standard work for yourself and your hourly teammates. Ensure accountability while making sure to grow, train, and educate teammates with growing expertise. Work well with others to achieve success as one materials team in Grove City.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE.
• Walking, climbing, stooping, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning process.

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

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $62100-85300. 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.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.