Engineering Operations Lead

18 hours ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Wabtec Corporation Full time

About the Position

This is an exciting opportunity to join Wabtec Corporation as a Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will be responsible for developing, verifying, and validating new and existing manufacturing processes to ensure safety, cost-effectiveness, and product quality.

Key Accountabilities

  • Develop, verify, and validate new and existing manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and company standards.
  • Work closely with Team leaders to monitor and interrogate KPIs, identifying areas for continuous improvement.
  • Implement lean manufacturing and kaizen principles throughout the manufacturing processes.

Requirements and Qualifications

  • A relevant manufacturing/engineering degree or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification.
  • Experience with FMEA, Kaizen/A3 process improvement, and Poka Yoke techniques.
  • An understanding of design and production costs, including waste, downtime, scrap, and rework.

Compensation and Benefits

The salary for this position is £Competitive per annum, depending on location and experience. The company offers a range of benefits, including opportunities for career growth and professional development.



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