Mfg. Engineering Technician

The Wabtec location in Jackson, TN is seeking qualified individuals to fill the role of Manufacturing Engineering Technician. The ideal candidate will approach day to day work with a world class attitude while interacting with other team members from other departments. This candidate will possess specialized expertise in technical processes or procedures to perform a broad range of complex work assignments. They will, at times complete work assignments while facilitating the work activities of others. Work completed will take place in all process areas of the facility. The individual will work autonomously within established policies and procedures; proposing improvements to processes as needed. EXPERIENCE 8+ years in a high-performance manufacturing environment (AAS in Mechanical Design or trade school certificate a plus) Welding: Arc, MIG, and TIG on mild steel, stainless, and aluminum Machining using typical machine shop tolls (Lathes, mills, grinders, etc.) Plant layout and production flow. Knowledge of Continuous Improvement methodologies such as TPM, WCM Creating and modifying procedures, work instructions, and job hazard analyses Involvement with capital projects aimed at safety incident reduction, quality rate improvement, and downtime reduction SKILLS Attention to detail Excellent communication skills Time Management Practical Problem Solving: (Root cause Analysis, PDCA, Kaizen, A3 Problem Solving…) Microsoft office Working knowledge of PLC Blueprint and schematic reading Forklift certification Ability to multi-task Proficient in MES Routings Drafting/Modeling (ACAD, Inventor, NX, etc.) CNC programming Machine and electrical safety standards The ability to analyze and interpret data RESPONSIBILITIES Promote a safe and environmentally friendly culture Perform preventative maintenance tasks on equipment Develop new product tooling Lead and support automation projects including robotic systems, automated material handling, machine integration, and process cont