Sub Assembly Manufacturing Engineer

Wabtec; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 62,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Retirement plan

Annual bonus

Job summary

Wabtec in Fort Worth, TX, seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead projects that reduce safety risks and drive process improvements in locomotive production. You will work with cross-functional teams to resolve manufacturing and quality issues, using 3D models, drawings, and engineering specs.

The role requires a bachelor’s degree in engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma knowledge, and strong communication.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and 2+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• LEAN/Six Sigma knowledge and strong problem-solving mindset.
• Strong communication across a complex matrix and ability to lead teams.
• Experience with 3D CAD, BOM/PLM tools, and locomotive manufacturing basics.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop projects that reduce safety risk across operations.
• Drive process improvements, reduce defects, and increase productivity.
• Collaborate with NPI/Lean, design, sourcing, vendors and operations to develop locomotive processes.
• Create and maintain manufacturing methods, routings, and training documentation.
• Design or procure tooling and support equipment upgrades within budget.

Skills

Attention to detail

Team leadership

Problem solving

Strong communication

Lean Six Sigma

Mechanical/electrical troubleshooting

3D model/CAD knowledge

Print/Wiring diagrams

Locomotive manufacturing knowledge

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Applied Science

Tools

3D CAD tools

BOM/PLM tools

MS Office

Job description

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you'll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Global Operations Equipment group, Manufacturing Engineer demonstrates leadership in communicating business goals, programs, and processes for an area or business segment. In this role you will utilize your experience or expertise to solve problems by working with teams to resolve manufacturing and quality problems related to methods, processes, tooling, equipment, and design.

What do we want to know about you?

Are you an influential team player with strong attention to detail? Do you positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Are you a collaborative and supportive problem solver with a constant focus on continuous improvement?

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree from an accredited university or college with at least 2 years of experience in a manufacturing environment
• Previous experience in manufacturing or quality experience, Preference will be given to applicants with Engineering experience in a dynamic manufacturing environment, a bachelor's or Advanced Degree in Engineering or Applied Science highly desired.
• Ability to work effectively on a team and serve as a positive change agent.
• Strong oral and written communication skills, ability to communicate across levels and within a complex matrix.
• Managerial level presentation skills must be able to sell ideas and influence others.
• Understanding of LEAN and Six Sigma concepts - quality mindset
• Background in mechanical systems and electrical troubleshooting
• Strong skills in print reading, wire schematic reading, and engineering specifications.
• Experience with 3D model/CAD software
• Experience with BOM (PLM) tools.
• Understanding of finance and business drivers, able to communicate engineering changes on long term plans.
• Desired working knowledge of locomotive manufacturing: fabrication, coatings, assembly, electrical, and test procedures.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and prioritize aggressive deadlines.
• Self-driven, outgoing, energetic, passionate, and positive attitude about change.
• Strategic and clear thinker that solves and prevents problems.
• Innovative thinker, able to come with new ideas and willing to take risks to creatively solve issues.
• Willingness to interact with customers and visitors to explain the manufacturing procedures.
• Life-long learner who will remain coachable – passion around continuous and technology improvements.

What will your typical day look like?

• Lead and develop projects that will reduce safety risk across the operations and drive improvements on the EHS front.
• Manage high impact process and quality improvement projects yielding significant reduction in defects and increased productivity in the work group / department.
• Drive process improvement / cycle reduction initiatives, reduce overall costs, promote standardization, improve Time on Product, and increase capacity.
• Collaborate with the NPI and Lean teams, as well as design engineering, sourcing, vendors, and operations to develop locomotive processes using 3D models, drawings, difference reports, and operator load charts.
• Develop and maintain manufacturing methods and create process routings and manufacturing instructions. Provide supporting documentation to enhance training for new team members and test technicians.
• Design and build / procure necessary tooling and finishing within budgets.
• Support equipment upgrades and conduct cost / benefit analysis for process changes.
• Prepare the shop for model changes, new models, and mixed model production. Execute plans in such a way that no productivity or efficiency is lost during model changes.
• Create locomotive test plans using engineering system functional specifications with input from manufacturing test team. Assist in out of process testing issues by providing troubleshooting expertise with input from remote monitoring and diagnostics team.
• Lead team in learning new test processes by educating the production team on prototype locomotive builds.
• Collaborate with other salary staff on the test support team to cover responsibilities and share in equal workload distribution.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Exposure to shop floor requires wearing PPE
• Walking, climbing, stooping, bending, lifting is all part of the hands-on learning process
• This role will engage with direct staff on a day shift schedule, and you may be asked to work overtime as necessary; due to the supervisory nature of this position, it is not available for remote work.

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.

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