Methods Engineer - Trent, Dorset, United Kingdom - Wabtec Corporation

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We are seeking an experienced Methods Engineer to join our team at the LH Group (a Division of Wabtec UK Ltd) 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: Methods Engineer

Salary: £Competitive

Location: Burton on Trent, Staffordshire, (DE13 8EN)

Hours: Monday to Thursday 08:00 to 16:30pm and Friday 08:00am to 13:00pm, 37 hours per week

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

How will you make a difference?

The key aim of the role is to optimise the assembly and manufacturing process by studying product and manufacturing methods, designing, and delivering robust process flows and work instructions. Support manufacturing program and continuous improvement disciplines in providing cost effective manufacturing processes for new and existing programs.

What will your typical day look like?

• Be the interface with the engineering team for cost effective introduction of new products.
• Support Production with the investigation of complex production problems, analysis, and recommend corrective solutions or improvements to ensure proper production flow.
• Participate in the design of workplace and cell layouts to promote efficient overhaul and manufacturing process flow.
• Identify build sequence and develop product structure for assigned overhaul, assembly, or manufacturing operations.
• Read, interpret, and evaluate drawings, models, and designs for assembly and manufacture.
• Design tools, fixtures, test rigs, and jigs.
• Lead improvement projects and give presentations to managers and staff.
• Maintain, develop, and update Work Instructions in line with newest practices and improvements.
• Maintain correct revisions of all documentation.

What do we want to know about you?

• HNC engineering qualification required or equivalent.
• Good understanding of mathematics, Lean principles, and tools, Six Sigma.
• CAD Qualification is desirable.

If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.

About Wabtec:

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:

It's not just about your career... or your job 's about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted things that haven't been done to make your 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.

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