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Manufacturing Process Specialist

2 months ago


Northampton, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom Wabtec Corporation Full time
About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to join our team at Wabtec Corporation. The successful candidate will be responsible for developing, verifying, and validating new and existing processes to ensure that we can service the heat transfer and engine cooling market.

Key Responsibilities
  • Control of process documentation, PFMEAs, Control plans, Process instructions, etc.
  • Review current processes to ensure that they are safe, cost-effective, and can deliver product to the required specification.
  • Introduction of new processes in line with the company change management system, ensuring all documents and equipment are available, and training has been provided to production staff on the use of any jigs and fixtures.
  • Work with team leaders to monitor and interrogate KPIs, assisting with continuous improvement projects to sustain and improve them.
  • Resolve manufacturing problems using data and root cause analysis tools.
  • Implement lean manufacturing and kaizen principles throughout the manufacturing processes.
  • Determine production times, resource requirements, and costs.
  • Recommend and assist in the design of required tooling and jigs.
  • Work with the maintenance department to ensure production equipment is properly maintained.
Requirements
  • Relevant manufacturing/engineering degree preferred, A-Levels, ONC, City & Guilds level 3, BTEC National Diploma Level 3, IVQ Technician Diploma, or equivalent NVQ level 3 qualification.
  • Experience with FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis), Kaizen/A3 (continuous improvement and problem-solving) process improvement, and Poka Yoke (error proofing) techniques.
  • Understanding of design and production costs, including waste, downtime, scrap, and rework.
  • Proven experience in the use of lean tools and techniques, with strong problem-solving skills.
  • Knowledge of the use and control of business metrics (OEE, COPQ, DLE, TAKT, Cycle Times, etc.).
  • Proven project management skills.
About Wabtec Corporation

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has 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, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world.