Operations Engineer

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) based in Burton on Trent. we support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Role: Production Engineer
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays (plus 8 bank holidays)

Following this period, the role will transition to be based at our Barton-under-Needwood site on a permanent basis. Regular travel between both locations may be required during the initial phase.

This role will serve as a key link between the Operations and the Engineering teams.
Ensures the correct interpretation of drawings and technical instructions and takes the lead on communicating issues back and working in conjunction with the engineering team to resolve problems and issues.
Invests time daily in engaging with the shift operational team to understand production losses and issues, and work with them to resolve.
Uses industry standard problem solving tools (Lean Manufacturing) to resolve issues.
Use data analysis to understand production losses.
Scopes out projects to tackle production losses and leads these to resolve the issues and lock in results.
Supports the coaching of line operators in developed standards and equipment/line mastery.
Supports the tender and bid team with production hours and definitions.
Supports the planning function on reviewing planned vs actual task hours along with driving improvement actions.
Acts on production problems and AAW to provide clarity of instruction.

Do you have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, HNC or HND.
Formally qualified engineer, ideally with a background in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
Prior knowledge of rail vehicles and associated systems is desirable, although not essential.

Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

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. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more

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