Manufacturing Engineer

Who will you be working with?

This position is located in our small, but growing, manufacturing and overhaul/repair facility in Greenville. We manufacture and overhaul components for the transit industry (subway and commuter rail) and have been in operation for over 50 years. We offer fantastic benefits and a stable work environment, including medical/dental/vision coverage, supplemental options at low rates, company‑provided life insurance, short‑term disability at no cost, a 6% company 401(k) match, and benefit coverage that begins on day 1.

How will you make a difference?

We are seeking a talented Manufacturing Engineer to join our dynamic team. In this role you will plan and design manufacturing processes in our production facility, focusing on Auxiliary Power Systems. You will implement corrective actions to prevent recurrence, utilizing your technical expertise to make a positive impact.

• 8+ years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering or similar roles.
• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.
• Experience in electrical design, testing, and troubleshooting.
• Experience in Continuous Improvement (Lean Manufacturing).
• Experience with corrective action activities (5‑Why, 8D, etc.).
• Experience with AC/DC circuits.
• CAD model/print development – preferably in Solid Works.
• Understanding of electrical testing and measurement techniques.
• Experience with MES software, Oracle, or similar ERP systems.
• Fluent English with oral and written communication skills.
• Experience or good knowledge of electrical manufacturing assembly processes.
• Experience or good knowledge of Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, etc.).
• Knowledge of Lean Six Sigma tools. Green belt or black belt certification preferred.
• Ability to coordinate several projects/tasks simultaneously.
• Effective problem identification and solution skills.

• Main responsibilities (other duties may be assigned per business needs):
• Analyze electrical issues and provide clear solutions to correct problems.
• Create detailed work instructions.
• Project management support.
• Lead VSM and Kaizen events to support process improvements.
• Track KPI’s for the department as assigned.
• Coordinate with other sites in the business unit to ensure best practices are shared and implemented.
• Provide technical leadership, training, and mentorship to production personnel, quality and manufacturing teams as a process leader for wiring, crimping, PCB assembly, and soldering.
• Manage layout of assigned areas to maximize throughput and minimize waste, in accordance with lean principles.
• Support ECO completion in a timely manner.
• Support capital planning and execution on a yearly basis, including discovery of new processes and financial justifications.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands: the employee must frequently stand and walk, use hands and fingers to handle tools or controls, and reach with hands and arms. The employee may stand up to 4 hours per day, lift or move up to 25 lb (occasionally 50 lb with crane assistance), and requires daily face‑to‑face interaction with employees on the production line.

Environment: the employee works in an indoor manufacturing environment with exposure to production machinery, assembly operations, overhead cranes, and forklift traffic, and must use personal protective equipment to prevent workplace hazards.

Mental Demands: the employee must use written and oral communication skills, read and interpret data and documents, analyze and solve problems, use math and reasoning, observe situations, learn and teach new information or skills, and interact with employees, customers, and vendors.

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).