Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight, transit rail and mining. 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 freight, transit rail and mining ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating 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. Wabtec Digital Mine is at the forefront in enabling safer operation of mobile mining equipment through use of the Wabtec Collision Awareness technology in support of the industry vision free of fatalities, injuries and occupational illnesses associated with operating and maintaining earth moving equipment. Learn more here - https://www.wabteccorp.com/mining/digital-mine What are we offering you? Permanent Full Time position Rewards & Recognition Program Discounted health insurance with Medibank Novated Leasing options Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500 other retailers Access to our Employee Assistance Program Who will you be working with? Reporting to the Global Operations Director, the successful candidate will be responsible for the end-to-end delivery of medium volume electronics assembly lines wherein you will be tasked to drive the streamlining of all manufacturing lines and the creation of cost-effective solutions through cross-functional teams’ collaboration and complying with Wabtec quality standards and all operating procedures, supplier audit, DFM/DFA, Design, set up, and commissioning of the manufacturing line while working with internal production and CMs. Where is the position located? Fountaindale, NSW. The position is expected to travel to sites domestic and internationally up to 25% of the time. What will your typical day look like? Maintain, report and drive improvement activities related to all operational quality matters. This will include, but not be limited to, supplier quality, production process maintenance and improvements , overseeing all inhouse PPAP deliveries and and determine the ideal performance specifications and operations metrics. Facilitate communication and clarification of technical requirements between Suppliers, Purchasing, Quality, and Design teams. Guide suppliers in developing exceptionally robust processes and procedures to promote efficient and seamless production of high-quality products. Supervising production maintenance work Supplying technical advisory support to the Operations team Designing and developing control systems and production throughput initiatives Designing and implementing equipment modifications to help improve operational safety and reliability Investigating and testing concepts to improve existing systems or to overcome machinery problems Making parts and installing and testing machinery Carrying out maintenance and identifying and repairing faults in equipment Ensuring that technicians maintain a level of expertise within their emphasis through training, SOP development, goal development, follow-up, and performance appraisals Providing operational and technical support to the plant technicians Perform manufacturing process audits at Digital Mine locations; issue corrective actions and following up to ensure their completion; performing root cause analysis and implementing corrective actions Review, approve,and create improvement plans for product submission packages (PPAP, ISIR,FAI etc.) Assure that customer complaints caused by products are addressed expeditiously and appropriate root cause corrective action are provided to the customer and implemented within the process What do we want to know about you? Engineering Degree (Electronic, Mechatronic, or related field of study preferred) Proven practical experience of running and owning a high-volume manufacturing line as Manufacturing, Process or Quality Engineer Experience of personally driving DFM/DFA discussions with supplier and engineering teams to improve the design, manufacturability and feasible CTQs Working knowledge of SMT process and understanding of PCBAs and understanding of Firmware flashing and end-of-line/Functional testers Ability to communicate complex technical issues clearly and simply. Strong understanding of statistical process control techniques; process capability assessment (Cpk, Ppk), MSA Good understanding/knowledge of tolerance stack-up analysis Experience with reviewing, approving, and creating improvement plans for product submission packages (PPAP, ISIR, FAI etc.). Ability to drive to true root cause and identify appropriate short and long-term countermeasures. Strong people and communication skills, analytical skills, and a commitment to continuous improvement efforts also essential, along with the ability to coach, and lead individuals and teams Understanding of Lean Manufacturing concepts and methods Understanding of quality tools and metrics We are a 2025 Circle Back Initiative Employer, we commit to respond to every applicant. Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity: Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated. To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better. 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.
