Manufacturing Engineer Visa Sponsorship Jobs in Pennsylvania

INTRODUCTION

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Our team is focused on continually improving our best-in-class production capabilities. We combine deep domain expertise and tenured experience to deliver unparalleled products for our customers. Here you’ll interact daily with team members during the problem resolution process and will partner with other key stakeholders to support our internal customers and their responsibilities. You will join some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the locomotive and off highway mining vehicle industry.

How will you make a difference?

The Manufacturing Engineer works to sustain continual improvement with business processes using lean manufacturing and other improvement techniques. As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will collect data, analyze outputs, and provide leadership for action to improve safety, quality, and increase overall effectiveness of business processes. In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, develop and execute objectives for self and others, and can affect short-term and some long-term business goals.

What do we want to know about you?

Are you a strong leader that can positively influence and elevate the performance of a team? Do you fairly and consistently hold the team accountable to each other and to the metrics driven by the business.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS

- Bachelor’s, MET, EET, or PLET degree or a high school diploma/GED with at least 6-8 years of experience in manufacturing
- Proficient skills in Microsoft Office applications
- Experience with CAD software
- Ability to create production drawings from pre-existing models using model dimensions
- Create new models using pre-existing conditions
- Work hands on with machinery and operators to troubleshoot machine failures, process breakdowns, and quality defect sources on the manufacturing floor
- Strong oral and written communications skills
- Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
- Ability to influence others and lead teams
- Ability to lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact
- Ability to multitask across multiple operational initiatives
- Strong and effective problem identification and solution skills
- Proven analytical and quality/process improvement skills
- Willingness to take on tough challenges and grow professionally
- Ability to work independently and in a team setting
- Strong change management capabilities

What will your typical day look like?

- Develops, observes, evaluates, and improves manufacturing methods and processes to reduce costs.
- Lead the operational team with a project based continuous improvement mindset, looking for innovative ways to execute production plan
- Manage various cost accounts and projects associated with expense reductions.
- 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.
- Develop and execute process improvement strategies that challenge existing operational paradigms
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to redesign workflows and introduce innovative manufacturing techniques
- Ability to shift organizational mindset from traditional to progressive manufacturing approaches
- 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.
- Communicate with management, engineering, and other staff regarding manufacturing capabilities, and other considerations to facilitate production processes.
- Applies statistical methods to estimate future manufacturing requirements process changes and improvements.

Our job titles may span more than one career level. The salary range for this role is between $68,900 - $98,200.

The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare and retirement are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefits offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

Who are we?

The Wabtec Erie site opened in 1907 and we have over 117 years of history at this location. We occupy over 345 acres with 20 major buildings, and we manufacture locomotives on site. Wabtec has 16 miles of rail and a 4.1-mile test track. Wabtec Corporation is a leading manufacturer of locomotives and a 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. We have over 27,000 employees worldwide. We do machining, metal work, welding, assembly, testing and painting as well as intensive material handling using cranes, forklifts, and material positioners. Wabtec has been an OSHA Voluntary Protection Program site since 2000. We hold environmental permits for air, water and wastewater facilities. Our Erie location has a two-mile walking/running path and a fitness center. We also offer an onsite dining area and various market locations across the site.

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.