Programmer (2nd Shift Production Supervisor)

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Programmer (2nd Shift Production Supervisor)

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

You will join some of the most talented and passionate professionals in the locomotive and off highway mining vehicle industry. As a member of Wabtec, you will work with a team that is committed and results oriented. You will collaborate with a group of people who share your passion and help you succeed. Wabtec is a great place to work for anyone who naturally focuses on continuous improvement, who feels ownership for their work, and who takes pride in exceeding customer needs.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Programming Center of Excellence, you will be required to use a mastery of a body of theoretical knowledge to implement machining processes as well as a developed and strong foundation of functional skills and knowledge of relevant techniques.  In this role, you will utilize your experience and expertise to solve problems, drive process adherence, and develop and execute objectives for yourself and others. As a Leader in manufacturing, you will handle day-to-day activities in which you will provide directions to accomplish operational objectives as well as timekeeping, maintaining schedules and leading the hourly workforce.   

What do we want to know about you?

• Available to work 2-11:30pm

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited university or college (or a high school

• diploma/GED with at least 4 years of experience in Manufacturing)

• A minimum of 3 additional years of experience as a Programmer/Manufacturing Engineering Specialist

• Strong oral and written communication skills

• Strong interpersonal and leadership skills

• Understanding of the quality process and be able to qualify parts from conception thru validation

• Strong understanding of multiple types of controllers, Mazatrol, Fanuc, Okuma, etc. 

• Ability to design holding fixtures and lead design reviews

• Knowledge in Mastercam

• Teamcenter/NX experience

• Capable of performing journeyman level machinist assignments

• Ability to influence others and lead small teams

• Lead initiatives of moderate scope and impact

• Ability to coordinate several projects simultaneously

• Effective problem identification and solution skills

• Proven analytical and organizational ability

What will your typical day look like?

• Work together with business leadership at SPB and EB level

• Specify needs, communicates about project approach and presents outcomes of research done

• Deliver products as part of a team and work on cross functional teams alternatively: leads analytical and design activities using proven technologies and vested approaches and methods

• Able to develop complex programs on Okuma, Mazaks and other 3 and 5 axis machines

• Proficient in CNC code, alarms, process problem solving and troubleshooting skills

• Ability to implement new machining processes 

• Help train and develop technical skills of Operations employees; educate employees on business strategy and metrics

• Actively participate in Environment, Health and Safety initiatives and corrective actions as an expert in the safety aspects of the Operations team’s scope

• Support and meet production schedules, drive productivity and quality initiatives, and manage the area within budget; utilize data analysis to identify and execute improvement projects

• Interface with internal and external customers, define priorities for shifts and work groups lever