Mfg. Engineering Technician

Job Description

The Wabtec location in Jackson, TN is seeking qualified individuals to fill the role of Manufacturing Engineering Technician. The ideal candidate will approach day to day work with a world class attitude while interacting with other team members from other departments. This candidate will possess specialized expertise in technical processes or procedures to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. They will, at times complete work assignments while facilitating the work activities of others. Work completed will take place in all process areas of the facility. The individual will work autonomously within established policies and procedures; proposing improvements to processes as needed. 

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Promote a safe and environmentally friendly culture
• Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment
• Develop new product tooling
• Lead and support automation projects including robotic systems, automated material handling, machine integration, and process controls.
• Apply PLC knowledge to troubleshoot, support, and improve automated manufacturing systems and equipment.
• Work closely with Maintenance and Controls personnel to support PLC-based manufacturing equipment and automation initiatives.
• Participate in capital equipment projects including equipment specification, procurement, installation, validation, and startup activities.
• Conduct process capability studies, time studies, and workflow analyses to identify improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Operations teams during new product launches to establish efficient and repeatable manufacturing processes.
• Promote and support Continuous Improvement, TPM, and Lean activities in a world class manufacturing environment
• Reviews project instructions and blueprints to ascertain test specifications, procedures, objectives, test equipment, nature of technical problem, and possible solutions such as part redesign, substitution of material or parts, or rearrangement of parts or subassemblies.
• Drafts detail drawing or sketch for drafting room completion or to request parts fabrication by machine, sheet metal or wood shops. 
• Devises, fabricates, and assembles new or modified mechanical components or assemblies for products such as industrial equipment and machinery, power equipment, servosystems, machine tools, and measuring instruments. 
• Analyzes indicated and calculated test results in relation to design or rated specifications and test objectives and modifies or adjusts equipment to meet specifications.
• Records test procedures and results, numerical and graphical data, and recommendations for changes in product or test method. 
• Process and initiate engineering change requests to drive improvements in quality, cost, lead time, and capacity
• Work directly with operators, supervisors, and engineering in running, maintaining, troubleshooting of automated stamping, machining, and assembly equipment
• Work with other ME Technicians on projects (quality rate improvements, downtime reduction, etc.)
• Provides training to manufacturing operators/production technicians and other staff (as needed) on WIs, change overs, PMs
• Gather and analyze process data to reduce tooling costs, maintain or exceed capacity vs. demand targets, as well as other improvement initiatives
• Champion a Lean culture

Qualifications

EXPERIENCE

• 8+ years in a high-performance manufacturing environment (AAS in Mechanical Design or trade school certificate a plus)
• Welding: Arc, MIG, and TIG on mild steel, stainless, and aluminum
• Machining using typical machine shop tolls (Lathes, mills, grinders, etc.)
• Plant layout and production flow.
• Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as TPM, WCM
• Creating and modifying procedures, work instructions, and job hazard analyses
• Involvement with capital projects aimed at safety incident reduction, quality rate improvement, and downtime reduction

SKILLS

• Attention to detail
• Excellent communication skills
• Time Management
• Practical Problem Solving: (Root cause Analysis, PDCA, Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving…)
• Microsoft office
• Working knowledge of PLC
• Blueprint and schematic reading
• Forklift certification
• Ability to multi-task
• Proficient in MES
• Routings
• Drafting/Modeling (ACAD, Inventor, NX, etc.)
• CNC programming
• Machine and electrical safety standards
• The ability to analyze and interpret data

Additional Information

The pay range for this position is between $30.00 and $40.00 per hour.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $0-0 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 annual bonus, if eligible.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?

At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.

If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.

Who are we?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.

Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at

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We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.

We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.

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