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Wabtec Corporation · 1 day ago

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment and systems for the freight and transit rail sectors. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead the manufacturing engineering department, focusing on process development, continuous improvement, and collaboration with various operational leaders to enhance efficiency and quality.
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Responsibilities

Improve the operational systems, processes and policies in support of the organizations mission
Development and organization of people with expanding capabilities. Coach, develop and train direct reports
Develop and maintain productive employee relationships. Provide direction, training, and development as needed
Responsible for achieving operational targets that are needed for overall corporate target achievement
Overall management of team, budget, expenses, capital expenditures, processes and procedures for an operational group
Lead implementation of best manufacturing practices and regulatory compliance for engineering activities
Foster and lead activities to improve cost, quality, lead time, and safety of group
Provide support to engineering for product changes and design for manufacturability enhancements
Coaches and directs teams in the spirit of continuous process improvement, improved product quality, shortened department lead times, and effective use of technology
Ability to assess manufacturing engineering workload and issues and provide primary and secondary solutions for a resolution to manufacturing and facilities issues, including outsourcing services if necessary
Create, Implement, and Evaluate TPM & PM within the facility for all machinery and equipment and tracking mechanism to data-mine as necessary, while driving efficiency and stability in our processes
Maintains a working knowledge of new technologies which may improve operations, and develops recommendations accordingly
Maintains a working knowledge of safety policies and regulations to ensure duties of self and others are performed in a safe manner
Communicates with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to assure efficient production methods
Investigates, negotiates, justifies and coordinates the purchase and implementation of capital projects
Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Manufacturing processesGD&TSolidworksMRP/ERP systemQuality management systemsAnalytical skillsProject leadershipCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsTime managementTechnical writing

Required

Bachelor's degree in engineering or related field preferred
Minimum of three to five years engineering related experience preferred
Strong knowledge of and experience with manufacturing processes to include assembly, welding, machining and paint of metal components
Familiarity and experience with a variety of the field's concepts, practices, and procedures is essential Strong organization and planning skills
Proficient in the use of GD&T
Proficient in the use of Access, Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint is required
Proficient with Solidworks
Experience with MRP/ERP system
Ability to take lead in projects and attain results with minimal guidance
Excellent communication skills; ability to communicate technical concepts to all audiences
Solid understanding of quality management systems including current ISO-9001 standard
Ability to work effectively in and/or lead a cross functional team environment
Strong analytical, time management and technical writing skills
Some travel required

Benefits

Medical/dental/vision
Supplemental options at low rates
Life insurance
Short term disability
401k plan provides a 6% company contribution
Benefit coverage begins on day 1
Annual bonus, if eligible

Company

Wabtec Corporation

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Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services.

H1B Sponsorship

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2021 (3)
2020 (7)

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

Leadership Team

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Raj Gupta
President and CEO, Maintenance of Way
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Cherie Reardon, SPHR
Vice President, Human Resources - Engineering/Technology & Chief Technology Officer
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