Wabtec Corporation · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Engineer
Yankton, SD
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$67K/yr - $96K/yr
3+ years expWabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, and digital solutions for the freight and transit rail sectors. The Manufacturing Engineer will drive production efficiency and equipment reliability through strategic maintenance leadership and innovative engineering solutions, supporting plant operations by improving processes and leading maintenance initiatives.
Railroad Manufacture
No H1B
Responsibilities
Develop sustainable manufacturing practices aligned with safety, ergonomic, and environmental standards
Design and implement equipment improvements for safety, quality, and efficiency
Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce labor
Manage capital projects from approval through implementation
Oversee maintenance programs and lead root cause analysis for equipment issues
Identify and implement automation opportunities specific to the Yankton facility
Direct the Maintenance Department, including scheduling, training, and performance management
Coordinate with vendors for repairs, upgrades, and service agreements
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and inventory
Communicate effectively across all organizational levels and lead team collaboration
Travel domestically and internationally as required; occasional weekend work may be necessary
Qualification
Required
Must have the skills to prepare a wide variety of engineering and maintenance reports and documentation
Understand and interpret policy, procedures, and technical documentation
Strong understanding of mechanical, electrical, and pneumatic systems
Ability to communicate, in English, effectively and clearly by both written and verbal means
Work effectively with fellow employees and independently
Dependability under both supervised and unsupervised conditions; strong interpersonal skills
Ability to pass a pre-employment physical, drug, and background test
Bachelor's degree in engineering or related technical experience
Preferred
Experience in Lean Manufacturing
Experience with MS Office products
CAD Software Experience (SolidWorks and AutoCAD)
CMMS Software Experience (MaintainX)
Familiar with ERP Systems
3+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment
Project Management Experience
Benefits
Health, welfare, and retirement
Annual bonus, if eligible
Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met
Company
Wabtec Corporation
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Raj Gupta
President and CEO, Maintenance of Way
Cherie Reardon, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources - Engineering/Technology & Chief Technology Officer
Recent News
2024-05-05
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