Manufacturing Engineer – Automation

Job overview

The Manufacturing Engineer – Automation role is onsite in Salem, VA, and compensation is not specified. The position supports Wabtec’s Manufacturing Engineering team and works with Automation, Manufacturing Operations, and Product Engineering to improve manufacturing operations. This role develops and implements manufacturing techniques and automation solutions, including designing, building, and testing electromechanical systems. It contributes to quality, cost, and efficiency goals through process improvement, equipment integration, project coordination, and continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Improve manufacturing processes, work instructions, and tooling designs
• integrate and support automation equipment
• conduct time studies and implement cost and efficiency improvements
• manage equipment and capital projects
• coordinate issue resolution
• support supplier selection and feasibility studies
• apply Lean principles
• and support safety, quality, and compliance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

manufacturing engineer

automation

manufacturing engineering

manufacturing operations

product engineering

process improvement

automation equipment

lean manufacturing

salem va

wabtec

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Health, welfare, and retirement benefits
• annual bonus may be available if eligible.

Why this role

The posting describes work with automation components, manufacturing tooling and equipment, and Lean methods; it lists health, welfare, and retirement benefits, with an annual bonus possible if eligible.

About the employer

Wabtec is hiring for this role. Industry: Engineering Services. Sector: 54.