Production Engineer

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Engineer to join our team at Wabtec UK 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.

• Role: Production Engineer
• Address: Graycar Business Park, Barton under Needwood, Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, DE13 8EN
• Location: On-site
• Hours: Monday to Thursday, 08:00am to 16:30pm, and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm
• Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The successful candidate will be a self starter who knows what success looks like and can drive for quick results. As the Production Engineer, you will use engineering fundamentals paired with advanced problem solving skills to identify and eliminate losses to improve factory performance. Focus areas will include safety, product quality, production outputs, cost, energy, and material savings. They will also have opportunities to lead projects including line modification.

• This role will serve as a key link between the Operations and the Engineering teams.
• Ensures the correct interpretation of drawings and technical instructions and takes the lead on communicating issues back and working in conjunction with the engineering team to resolve problems and issues.
• Invests time daily in engaging with the shift operational team to understand production losses and issues, and work with them to resolve.
• Uses industry standard problem solving tools (Lean Manufacturing) to resolve issues.
• Use data analysis to understand production losses.
• Scopes out projects to tackle production losses and leads these to resolve the issues and lock in results.
• Supports the coaching of line operators in developed standards and equipment/line mastery.
• Supports the tender and bid team with production hours and definitions.
• Support the operational excellence team with task profiles and order of tasks.
• Supports the planning function on reviewing planned vs actual task hours along with driving improvement actions.
• Acts on production problems and AAW 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.
• Previously worked in a fast paced changing environment with a large volume of AAW, whilst still striving to meet customer demand.
• Proven influencer who can get the best out of people and teams at all levels within the business.
• Prior knowledge of rail vehicles and associated systems is desirable, although not essential.

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.

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