Production support Engineer
Confirmed on the employer's own hiring board on Nov 3, 2026. First seen by Alion on Nov 3, 2026. Wabtec scores B on the Alion truth index.
Who will you be working with?
The Production Support Engineer will be part of the Engineering team supporting locomotive manufacturing operations at the LKZ facility. In this role, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, implement engineering changes, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.
How will you make a difference?
As a member of the Engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support to locomotive manufacturing operations. You will help identify and resolve production, assembly, and testing issues, drive product improvements through engineering change processes, and collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure timely issue resolution. Your expertise will contribute to product quality, manufacturing efficiency, safety, and operational excellence across the facility.
What do we want to know about you?
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
- 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, or a related engineering function.
- Experience with component design, product development, manufacturing processes, assembly operations, and quality control.
- Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, schematic diagrams, and GD&T.
- Experience supporting engineering change management processes, including ECRs, PCRs, and design updates.
- Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, DFMEA, and problem-solving tools.
- Experience working in cross-functional environments with Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Sourcing teams.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of MS Project is preferred.
- Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
- Ability to prioritize multiple activities, manage technical issues, and drive actions to closure.
What will your typical day look like?
- Provide engineering and technical support for manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities within the locomotive production facility.
- Investigate and resolve production and assembly issues in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
- Identify product improvement opportunities and execute required design changes through established engineering change processes.
- Author and coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to update drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
- Prepare technical reports and communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to local and global engineering teams.
- Track issues and process changes to closure through applicable engineering systems and tools.
- Lead component-level DFMEA activities, root cause investigations, and safety analyses as needed.
- Support manufacturing teams in evaluating product deviations and coordinating corrective actions with design engineering teams.
- Participate in tollgate and design review meetings, providing production support engineering input and ensuring timely completion of assigned actions.
- Collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and operational performance.
- Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction
What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together - are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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