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. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

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Wabtec is seeking a qualified Manufacturing Engineer I to join our team in Buffalo Grove, Illinois . The ideal candidate will plan, direct, and coordinate the manufacturing processes in industrial plant by performing the following duties.

Manufacturing Engineer I Job Responsibilities: (Partial List)

• Develops, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods.

• Review and analysis of space requirements, and workflow, and designs layout of equipment and workspace for maximum efficiency

• Confers with planning and design staff concerning product design and tooling to ensure efficient production methods.

• Confers with vendors to determine product specifications and arrange for purchase of equipment, materials, or parts, and evaluates products according to specifications and quality standards

• Estimates production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

• Confers with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.

• Research and propose Capital Acquisitions based on production requirements, protentional manufacturing cost reductions, safety improvements, or environmental green initiatives

Manufacturing Engineer I Skills/Qualifications: (Partial List)

• 1-3 years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Experienced in Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, PFMEA ,Gemba events. Experience (6 months or more) in Auto-Cad, or ProE is required.

• Analytical - Synthesizes complex or diverse information; Collects and researches data; Uses intuition and experience to complement data; Design’s workflows and procedures.

• Technical Skills - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; Pursues training and development opportunities; Strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; Shares expertise with others.

• Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to ensure quality.

• Safety and Security - Observes safety and security procedures; Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines; Reports potentially unsafe conditions; Uses equipment and materials properly.

Education:

• Bachelor's degree (B. S.) from four-year College or university

Think you have what it takes to join our team? We would love to meet you and share with you our extensive array of employee benefits here at Wabtec.

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