Manufacturing Engineer Leader position at Wabtec.| Australia

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Wabtec Manufacturing Engineer Leader

Experience: 10-years

Pattern: Full-time

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Eagle Farm, QL....Australia

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Job DescriptionWhat are we offering you?Rewards & Recognition ProgramDiscounted health insurance with MedibankNovated Leasing optionsLifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailersAccess 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. ProductionTranslate product designs into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes (SOPs, tooling, equipment, automation balance).Improve productivity by removing bottlenecks, optimising layouts, and reducing cycle time and waste.Lead shop floor problem solving using structured root cause analysis and implement effective CAPA.Build quality into processes through defined parameters, in-process controls, SPC, and control plans.Support equipment and tooling reliability, including setup, changeover, and fixture/jig improvements.Drive and validate process changes, trials, and production ramp-up.Act as the voice of production, feeding back manufacturability and operator insights.ReliabilityMonitor holistic field performance (RMAs, telemetry, site feedback) to detect emerging issues early.Conduct deep root cause analysis across design, manufacturing, installation, environment, and software.Analyse reliability data to identify failure trends, environmental triggers, and usage patterns.Oversee installation quality and drive standards, training, and best practices.Lead cross-functional improvements with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams.Perform field investigations and validate issues through testing and real-world observation.Communicate insights through structured reporting, driving continuous product and process improvement. What do we want to know about you?Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Systems Engineering or related field of study preferred).Master’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or Systems EngineeringPostgraduate qualification in Reliability or Asset ManagementAS3800 qualified10+ years with cross‑functional leadershipShaping reliability strategy, governance, and standardsCoaching and influencing at leadershipThe successful Manufacturing Engineer combines strong technical reliability expertise with systems thinking, business acumen, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to deliver sustainable asset performance across the full lifecycle. We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response. We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies.

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