Wabtec

Manufacturing

ManufacturingEngineerLeader

A$145–210k ~AI est. Brisbane, Queensland, Australia FULL TIME
Market Sentiment
HIGH DEMAND

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The Brief

“Manufacturing Engineer Leader at Wabtec. Skills: Manufacturing Engineering, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma. Develop and implement manufacturing processes. Improve existing manufacturing processes”

What You'll Achieve.

Improve production efficiency; Reduce manufacturing costs; Enhance product quality; Implement process improvements

Industry & Context.

Manufacturing
Problems you'll solve

Root cause analysis; Problem-solving; Analytical skills

What They're Looking For.

Must Have

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, Experience with process improvement methodologies, Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles, Experience with Six Sigma methodologies

Nice to Have

Master's degree in Engineering, Experience with CAD software, Experience with PLM software, Experience with ERP systems

What You'll Do.

Develop and implement manufacturing processes

Improve existing manufacturing processes

Analyze production data

Identify and resolve production issues

Implement Lean Manufacturing principles

Implement Six Sigma methodologies

Lead continuous improvement projects

Collaborate with cross-functional teams

Develop and maintain process documentation

Train production staff on new processes

How You'll Work.

Team & Collaboration

Cross-functional teams

Communication Scope

Technical documentation; Process documentation

Process & Methodology

Project management

Full Job Description

What are we offering you? * 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? Wabtec Digital Mine is setting a new global industry benchmark through the delivery of innovative and reliable technology solutions to the mining industry. We help miners improve efficiency and productivity while enabling safer mining practices, through a combination of advanced software, models, analytics and solutions such as Collision Avoidance System (CAS), Underground MWD & comms, Software and Analytics. Reporting to the Global Operations Direction and dotted line to Senior Engineering Director, as a key member of the Digital Mine team, the Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is a cross‑functional reliability specialist who integrates engineering, operations, data, and organisational context to ensure that systems, products, and processes perform consistently and safely across their entire lifecycle. Unlike traditional reliability roles that focus on isolated assets or performance metrics, the IE takes a system‑wide, end‑to‑end view—considering technology, people, processes, and data as interconnected components of reliability. The IE acts as a strategic partner across engineering, operations, product, quality, and lifecycle management teams, enabling organisations to move from reactive maintenance to predictive, preventative, and proactive reliability culture. Where is the position located? Brisbane, QLD What will your typical day look like? Own the end-to-end performance of production processes and field reliability, ensuring products are manufacturable, efficient, and robust in real-world conditions. Production * Translate product designs into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes (SOPs, tooling, equipment, automation balance). * Improve productivity by removing bottlenecks, optimi

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