Overview
Manufacturing Engineer role at Wabtec Corporation.
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Wabtec is a global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for rail, mining, marine, and industrial markets. We are focused on performance that drives progress and unlocking our customers’ potential by delivering innovative transportation solutions.
Role
Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Location: Northampton, NN4 8HJ, United Kingdom
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 15:30
Contract type: Permanent, Full-Time
Responsibilities
* Control of process documentation, PFMEAs, control plans, process instructions, and related documents.
* Review current processes to ensure safety, cost-effectiveness, and conformance to specifications.
* Introduce new processes in line with the company change management system; ensure availability of documents and equipment, and provide training to production staff on jigs and fixtures.
* Collaborate with Team Leaders to monitor KPI s and assist with continuous improvement projects.
* Resolve manufacturing problems using data and root cause analysis tools.
* Implement lean manufacturing and Kaizen principles throughout processes.
* Determine production times, resource requirements, and costs.
* Recommend and assist in the design of tooling and jigs.
* Coordinate with the maintenance department to ensure equipment is properly maintained.
Qualifications
* Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, or equivalent qualifications (e.g., A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, NVQ Level 3).
* Experience with FMEA, Kaizen/A3, Poka Yoke techniques.
* Understanding of design and production costs including waste, downtime, scrap, and rework.
* Proven experience using lean tools and performing problem-solving.
* Knowledge of business metrics (OEE, COPQ, DLE, TAKT, Cycle Times, etc.).
* Proven project management skills.
If you don’t have all the above criteria, we’d still like to hear from you as we live our values and put people first.
Legal notice: Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We do not sponsor individuals for employment visas for this job opening.
Company and Diversity
Wabtec 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 require accommodation, please let us know.
How to apply
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