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: http://www.WabtecCorp.com. It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours 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. Summary RFPC is a leading supplier of friction products to the North American rail industry. We are continuously updating our factory by adding new equipment and processing systems designed to reduce the cost and increase the quality of the products we manufacture. The primary job function of the Junior Manufacturing Engineer is to assist the Manufacturing Engineering manager to help design and oversee installation and maintenance of the various electrical, mechanical, and control systems associated with new and existing facility equipment. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Upon identification of a worthwhile project, write a project description including A) Overall project function, B) Anticipated project benefits and C) Estimated project cost obtained by working directly with vendors, contractors, and other suppliers to determine project equipment requirement. The project description is sent to RFPC management for review and approval. Upon approval of a project, order equipment and perform required detailed mechanical drawings (as needed) using AutoCAD software. Oversee project installation and conduct system startup In conjunction with RFPC maintenance department, conduct/oversee routine maintenance of new equipment systems. Install and support system upgrades to existing equipment as required Conceptualize/design/manage a host of small (non-capital) projects/equipment modification/safety upgrades, etc. Participate on Kaizens and other team events as requested. Enter new data into production systems as required Support RFPC Lean Manufacturing programs Conceptualize, design, and install condition-based monitoring (CBM) systems on new and existing facility equipment. Other duties as assigned by Manufacturing Engineer Manger Required Qualifications: Good knowledge of general industrial disciplines including hydraulics, pneumatics, plant safety and processes, and industrial process systems. Good knowledge of general industrial equipment including but not limited to pumps, valves, piping, general metal working, couplings, grinders, augers, weighting systems, and plant safety equipment Working knowledge of AutoCAD software General knowledge of electrical power wiring design principles, VFDs, and other common electrical equipment Good technical writing skills Good general computer skills and ability to operate common software programs Technical maintenance skills Ability to Present Issues / Opportunities to RFPC Staff Good Communication and Interaction Skills Education/Experience: Minimum A.A.S. in Engineering Technology A minimum of two (2) years’ experience in an industrial environment Language Ability: Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Supervisory Responsibilities: This job has no supervisory responsibilities. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly exposed to work near moving mechanical parts and extreme heat (non-weather). The employee is occasionally exposed to airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. Hearing and respiratory protection are required in certain areas of the plant and by job assignment. Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. 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. Want to move the world? Want to innovate and bring that innovation to life? At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential – that of the transportation industry, and yours! Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective success across the vibrant portfolios of Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, we offer employees hands-on opportunities all over the world to shape the future of transportation – as well as their own. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, leveraging our digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services to create transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Along with our industry-leading portfolio of products and solutions for the rail and transit industries, Wabtec is a leader in mining, marine, and industrial solutions. Wabtec celebrates thinkers and doers. Our values included in the About Us page are rooted in innovation, collaboration, inclusiveness, and continuous improvement to solve our customers’ toughest challenges. Whether your talents lie in digital solution development, next-gen manufacturing, advanced service delivery, or the spectrum of business functions that support them, Wabtec literally has a world of opportunity for you across our global network. Our employees are the architects of the future. Where will you be tomorrow?