Production Engineer

The Production Engineer provides operational engineering support as required with the main focus on improving the core operational delivery through structured process improvement and action facilitation. What will your typical day look like?

• Provide engineering support for production activities, including new product introduction and existing product improvements
• Develop, review, and maintain manufacturing processes and work instructions
• Analyse production data to identify trends, issues, and improvement opportunities
• Support continuous improvement initiatives, including lean manufacturing and waste reduction
• Conduct root cause analysis (e.g. 8D, 5 Whys) and implement corrective actions
• Support quality standards, audits, and compliance with QMS processes
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including production, quality, and supply chain
• Ensure health & safety standards are maintained and escalate risks where required
• Support change management and non-conformance processes
  
  HNC/HND in Electrical, Electronic, Mechanical, Software Engineering or equivalent
• Experience within a manufacturing or operational engineering environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including experience working with data
• Experience creating and improving work instructions and processes
• Knowledge of quality tools and methodologies (FMEA, SPC, capability studies, MSA, etc.)
• Experience of structured problem solving (8D, Ishikawa, 5 Whys, Fault Tree Analysis)
• Understanding of Quality Management Systems (ISO9001 or similar), including change management and non-conformance processes
• Strong communication skills with the ability to influence stakeholders
If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.

At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other. If you're ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you. Who are we? Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it's freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike. Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We're lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com. Culture powers us and the possibilities. We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We're building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress. We're proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.