Manufacturing Engineer

Job Description

Who will you be working with?

Our best-in-class Heat Exchange Transfer team combines knowledge of deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled product applications experience. You will be a partner with the Engineering Leader and other key stakeholders across our organization to ensure the delivery of world-class products to our customers.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering department, you will be responsible for planning, directing, and coordinating manufacturing processes in an industrial plant by performing the following duties: facilitating the transition of new products from design through manufacturing, developing, and implementing process improvements for existing products. This role is predominantly focused on the Jackson facility of Young Touchstone and reports to the Manufacturing Engineering Leader of the business.

What do we want to know about you?

• BS Engineering or higher from an accredited university, prefer Mechanical.

• Requires a minimum of 3-5 years of prior Mechanical Engineering experience in a heavy manufacturing environment.

• Prior experience managing capital equipment projects, manufacturing automation systems, PLC controls, and cross-functional project teams is preferred.

• Additional experiential skills needed:

• Working knowledge and proficiency in AutoCAD 2D

• Excellent attention to detail and time management

• Plant Layout

• Root Cause Analysis

• A3 Problem Solving

• Production Flow

• PLC Programming and Troubleshooting (Allen-Bradley/Rockwell preferred)

• HMI Development and Industrial Automation Systems

• Capital Project Management

• Budget Development and Capital Justification Preparation

• Vendor Management and Equipment Procurement

• Project Scheduling and Risk Management

What will your typical day look like?

• Optimize facility layouts, production lines, machine operations and overall performance.

• Summarize all data, documentation and information related to production in a detailed report for internal use.

• Develop alternative methods of production processes and standard work to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

• Utilize Root Cause Analysis and 9 Step Problem Solving to systematically eliminate production issues.

• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

• Apply statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements and potential.

• Work with Design Engineering to ensure production processes have proper routing and labor standards.

• Share responsibility for problem solving in all manufacturing areas and be responsive to the needs and suggestions of manufacturing teams and associates.

• Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) projects from concept through implementation, including justification development, budgeting, equipment procurement, installation, commissioning, and project closeout.

• Develop and manage project plans to ensure manufacturing improvement initiatives are completed on schedule, within budget, and meet defined performance objectives.

• Design, program, troubleshoot, and support industrial control systems including PLCs, HMIs, drives, sensors, and automated manufacturing equipment.

• Collaborate with Operations, Maintenance, Quality, Safety, and Engineering teams to identify, prioritize, and execute automation and productivity improvement projects.

• Manage relationships with equipment suppliers, contractors, and integrators to support successful project execution and equipment performance.

• There are no personnel supervisory responsibilities with this role.

What about the physical demands of the job?

While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit and talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

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, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com ( .

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

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).

Additional Information

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary rate for this role is currently $79100-112800 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

Culture powers us and the possibilities.

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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