Manufacturing Engineer
Wabtec Corporation, Far Cotton, Northampton
Manufacturing Engineer
Salary Not Specified
Wabtec Corporation, Far Cotton, Northampton
- Full time
- Permanent
- Onsite working
Posted 2 weeks ago, 27 Sep | Get your application in now before you miss out!
Closing date: Closing date not specified
job Ref: def86090dea84e208fd6056991312547
Full Job Description
- Control of process documentation, PFMEAs, Control plan's, Process instruction's, etc.
- Review current processes to ensure that they are safe, cost effective and can deliver product to the required specification.
- The introduction of any new process in line with the company change management system, ensuring that all documents and equipment are available, and that training has been provided to the production staff on the use of any jigs and fixtures.
- Work with the Team leaders to monitor and interrogate KPI's assisting with continuous improvement projects to sustain and improve them.
- Resolve manufacturing problems using data and root cause analysis tools.
- Implement lean manufacturing and kaizen principles throughout the manufacturing processes.
- Determine production times, resource requirements and costs.
- Recommend and assist in design of required tooling and jigs.
- Work with the maintenance department to ensure that production equipment is properly maintained.
Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, A Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification. - Experience with FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Kaizen/A3 (continuous improvement and problem solving) process improvement, and Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques
- Understanding of design and production costs including waste, downtime, scrap, and rework.
- Proven experience in the use of lean tools and techniques, with strong problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of the use and control of business metrics (OEE, COPQ, DLE, TAKT, Cycle Times, etc.)
- Proven project management skills.
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., 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.