Production Engineer

Overview

Wabtec UK is seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join our team based in Burton on Trent. We support our customers through maintenance and operation optimisation with customised solutions for spare parts, repair, and overhaul activities on existing trains.

Position: Production Engineer
Location: On-site, Graycar Business Park, Barton under Needwood, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EN

Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00 to 16:30, Friday 08:00 to 13:00
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
Salary: £ Competitive
Address: Graycar Business Park, Barton under Needwood, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EN

Location: On-site

• Self-starter who knows what success looks like and can drive for quick results.
• Use engineering fundamentals paired with advanced problem solving to identify and eliminate losses to improve factory performance.
• Focus on safety, product quality, production outputs, cost, energy, and material savings.
• Lead projects including line modification where appropriate.

• Serve as a key link between the Operations and the Engineering teams.
• Ensure correct interpretation of drawings and technical instructions; communicate issues to the engineering team to resolve problems.
• Engage daily with the shift operational team to understand production losses and work to resolve them.
• Use industry-standard problem solving tools (Lean Manufacturing) to resolve issues.
• Use data analysis to understand production losses.
• Scope out projects to tackle production losses and lead these to resolve the issues and lock in results.
• Support coaching of line operators in developed standards and equipment/line mastery.
• Support the tender and bid team with production hours and definitions.
• Support the operational excellence team with task profiles and order of tasks.
• Support the planning function by reviewing planned vs actual task hours and driving improvement actions.
• Act on production problems to provide clarity of instruction.

• Do you have a Mechanical or Electrical Engineering degree, HNC or HND.
• Formally qualified engineer, ideally with a background in mechanical and electrical disciplines.
• Experience in a fast-paced environment with a large volume of AAW while meeting customer demand.
• Proven influencer who can lead others at all levels within the business.
• Prior knowledge of rail vehicles and associated systems is desirable, but not essential.

If you do not have all criteria, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and place people first.

How to apply: Apply today. Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Note: We do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.

What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First? 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. Our global team of about 30,000 employees delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities. Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.