Group Lead Manufacturing Technician

Position Overview

Group Lead for our Locomotive-Final Assembly department oversees the efficient, high-quality assembly of locomotives in the final stages of production. In this pivotal role you lead a dedicated team, coordinate assembly processes, maintain quality standards, achieve production targets, adhere to safety protocols, and encourage a collaborative work environment.

• Defining key production work steps, sequences, durations and setting up work scope per station or per cell basis.
• Preparing standardized work instructions.
• Coordinating work schedules in alignment with operational goals.
• Implementing manufacturing improvements, complex process changes, and technology changes.
• Providing critical process control guidance to production, maintenance, and quality control to improve dimensional accuracy and overall quality of our products.
• Ensuring all safety measures are followed.

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated mechanical and/or electrical aptitude.
• Proven ability to train and mentor team members.
• Experience successfully leading a diverse team in a production environment.
• Track record of actively engaging in problem‑solving and implementing effective countermeasures within assigned area of responsibility.
• High school graduate.

• 3+ years of experience planning and supporting launch of new production lines in a low‑speed production environment (e.g., rail, aviation/aerospace, naval, heavy equipment).
• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial, Manufacturing, or Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
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