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.

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Who will you be working with?

As a member of the Elastomers Group, the successful candidate will work with management, engineering and manufacturing personnel to improve processes, support the implementation of new business processes. 

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Elastomer Group in the Components Team, you will be responsible for the development of time standards for production operations and to provide cost estimates for new industrial rubber products and to improve productivity and costs through industrial engineering principles. This position is also accountable for applying lean manufacturing principles and coordinating QPS activities.

This role reports to the General Manager. Remote work is not available.

What do we want to know about you?

• Possess the ability to express ideas in effective verbal and graphic presentations and be imaginative, versatile, and capable of employing a high degree of tact and diplomacy in dealing with personnel at all levels.
• Must have demonstrated experience applying lean manufacturing methodologies.
• Must be very proficient with computers and Microsoft Office.
• Some travel will be required
• Ability to work within deadlines and work independently
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work under time constraints
• Work with minimal supervision while exercising discretion and independent judgment

Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or its equivalent in education
• Experience in Rubber Manufacturing Production Processing environment preferred
• Minimum 5 years experience in manufacturing environment preferred.

What about the physical demands of the job?

• Ability to work on manufacturing floor as well as office environment
• Ability to stand/walk for 8 hour period
• Occasionally bend; stoop; and lift and carry up to 50 lbs. (less than 2 hours/8 hour work day)
• Frequently stand; walk; talk; hear; use hands and fingers to handle; reach with hands and arms (up to 6-hours/8 hours day)

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

This role is also eligible for a performance bonus]. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, is available at mywabtecbenefits.com.

Relocation assistance may be provided if eligibility requirements are met.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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.