Wabtec

Wabtec

Manufacturing Engineering Technician

Lexington, TN, United States

Sponsorship not specified$27k-$40kDetected 7 days ago
Project ManagementLogisticsProcess ImprovementProcurementERPPLCCAMLeadershipCommunicationCollaborationProblem SolvingLean Manufacturing

About the role

  • The Wabtec location in Lexington, TN is seeking a qualified individual to fill the position 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.
  • They will, at times complete work assignments while facilitating the work activities of others.

Responsibilities

  • Develop, implement, and improve manufacturing processes to increase productivity, quality, safety, and operational efficiency.
  • Partner with Manufacturing personnel to evaluate, develop, and optimize new and existing production processes.
  • Analyze production challenges and implement corrective actions using Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement methodologies.
  • Create and maintain manufacturing routings, bills of materials, standard work instructions, and process documentation.
  • Initiate, review, and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECNs) related to manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, and work instructions.
  • Develop CNC machine programs and nesting strategies to maximize material utilization, reduce scrap, and improve machine productivity.
  • Support CNC machining operations through optimization of machine parameters, setup methods, tooling strategies, and production workflows.
  • Work with suppliers to identify and implement tooling solutions that improve productivity, quality, and tool life while reducing operating costs.
  • 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.

Compensation

  • The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future.

Company info

  • Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U

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