Manufacturing Engineer

The NPI Manufacturing Engineer acts as a liaison between Design, Production, and Contract Manufacturers, focusing on continuous improvement in factories. This role involves applying lean principles to enhance throughput, plant layout, process methods, human factors, and labor efficiency, while implementing ergonomic and safety standards. Key responsibilities include coordinating projects, understanding product documentation, supporting production of critical hardware, improving assembly/test production cells, participating in new product introduction, and identifying cost reduction/quality improvement actions. The position aims for measurable gains in product quality, reduced manufacturing lead-time, and cost reduction.

Must Have

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Process Engineering
• 3 - 5 years’ plant experience as an engineer, preferably in PCB or cable and harness assembly
• Self-directed, highly detail oriented, organized, and flexible
• Skills and understanding of process development and process control
• Ability to provide useful Design for Manufacturing/Design for Test inputs
• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand product drawings/documentation and relay information to meet production requirements
• Support production of mission critical electronic, mechanical and pneumatic hardware
• Understand and improve day-to-day function of complex mechanical assembly/test production cells
• Participate in new product introduction, including design for manufacturing reviews
• Identify and implement cost reduction and/or quality improvement actions

Good to Have

• Understanding of plant safety, OSHA regulations, hazardous material handling
• Strong communication skills
• Experience developing computer-based methods & procedures
• Familiarity with operator training
• Hands-on leadership style
• Formal training in Lean Manufacturing techniques
• Formal training in problem solving skills (such as six sigma or Shainin)

Perks & Benefits

• Health benefits
• Welfare benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Annual bonus (if eligible)

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

How will you make a difference?

The NPI Manufacturing Engineer fills the role of liaison between Design, Production and Contract Manufactures, using personal skills, knowledge and understanding of production environments to support continuous improvement within factories. The successful candidate will apply lean principals to manufacturing processes to improve throughput, plant layout, process methods, human factors and labor efficiency, while implementing state of the art ergonomic and safety standards. Measurable gains in product quality, manufacturing lead-time reduction and cost reduction tied to the successful execution of this position.

What do we want to know about you?

• BS in Mechanical, Industrial or Process Engineering, 3 - 5 years’ plant experience as an engineer in the preferably connected to the PCB or cable and harness assembly industry.
• Self-directed, highly detail oriented, organized, and flexible.
• Skills and understanding of process development and process control, particularly as applicable to printed wiring board and complex cable and harness assembly.
• Ability to provide useful Design for Manufacturing/Design for Test inputs during product development phase and validate these through the NPI process.
• Understanding of plant safety, OSHA regulations, hazardous material handling is desired.
• Strong communication skills, with experience developing computer-based methods & procedures; familiarity with operator training is desired.
• Hands-on leadership style; highly interactive.
• Other desirable traits are formal training in Lean Manufacturing techniques; formal training in problem solving skills (such as six sigma or Shainin).

What will your typical day look like?

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously
• Ability to understand the product drawings / documentation and relay this information to the partner's team in order to meet production requirements per the contract.

The following must be understood and taught as necessary:

• Product Drawings
• Documents of Technique
• Manufacturing Standards
• Technical Specifications
• Test procedures, requirements, and techniques
• Support Production of mission critical electronic, mechanical and pneumatic hardware: solve problems, maintain process control, provide hands-on support, train operators, etc.
• Understand and improve the day to day function of complex mechanical assembly/test production cells, applying knowledge of Kaizen, 5S, process control, and complexity reduction
• Participate in new product introduction to include design for manufacturing reviews, production process design, pre-production coordination and initial build set-up for any new products
• Identify and implement cost reduction and/or quality improvement actions

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Employee is regularly required to lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.
• Employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and bend throughout the day.
• Employee is regularly required to see and observe small labels, and components.
• Wear required PPE according to Wabtec policy.
• The employee will work in a light manufacturing environment, with frequent exposure to electric tools, occasional loud noises and possible exposure to fumes.

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

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

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.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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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 an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

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 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! http://www.WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

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.