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Wabtec Corporation Manufacturing Engineer in Duncan, South Carolina
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .
It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.
Who will you be working with?
Our Manufacturing Engineering team provides professional services to design, implement and improve manufacturing processes. Our team is proactive in addressing risks and taking leadership in problem solving, interacting daily with operations, quality, and engineering.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the manufacturing engineering team at Wabtec Passenger Transit, you will be responsible for:
Develop, implement and document robust and cost-effective manufacturing processes, work instructions and methods in accordance with product specifications, safety and quality standards, and customer demand.
Lead the design of required tooling and accessories.
Evaluate design and engineering changes, determine production feasibility, and approve release to manufacturing.
Recommend and implement improvements in production processes, methods and controls, using the principles of lean manufacturing.
What do we want to know about you?
Bachelor of Engineering Technology in Mechanical, Electrical or Industrial Engineering or related engineering.
Five or more years of manufacturing experience preferred.
The design, implementation, operation and improvement of the painting process is preferred.
Experience in medical/aerospace/hydraulic device manufacturing is desired.
Demonstrated mechanical aptitude is preferred.
Strong lean manufacturing skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire others.
Strong problem-solving and customer service skills.
Possibility of traveling when necessary, minimal.
What will your typical day look like?
Start the day by planning your scheduled meetings, projects and assigned tasks.
Review internal communication [email, teams] and respond or resolve.
Early in the morning, meet with the operations leader and the quality engineer to review daily performance, new issues or problems to be resolved and communicate the progress of pending activities.
If necessary, attend and participate in the daily production meeting.
Dedicate planned time to ensure your projects move forward and complete assigned tasks.
Dedicate a large part of your time to walking, observing and supporting your processes.
If necessary, use the company's different systems and applications to document the process, resolve problems or develop improvements.
Participate in the daily Gemba walk
Arrive on time for your meetings and you will participate proactively, professionally and purposefully.
Spend time reviewing the key performance indicators of your processes to identify trends, risks or opportunities.
Send progress reports on your tasks and projects.
You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.
Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.