Manufacturing Engineer - Rail Traction Components

Company: Siemens Mobility
Location: Alpharetta
Posted on: May 29, 2025

Job Description:

Pioneering in America, from the first mile to the last. This is what drives us.

For more than 160 years, Siemens has been an integral provider of infrastructure, electrification, and transportation solutions in the United States. Rail systems must do one thing above all: run. With modern maintenance solutions - from diagnostics to data-based action recommendations, from quick delivery of replacement parts to strategically planned modernization - we ensure your systems' highest reliability and availability: 100% Railability.

Good service means we are there for our partners and customers when they need us - and beyond. That is because we define ourselves by what we do. Every day, every hour, every minute. We help our customers move the world.

Join the growing team at our world-class railcar component manufacturing facility in Alpharetta, GA!

Position Overview:

The Manufacturing Engineer ensures that production operations are ready to go at the scheduled start of production effectively utilizing lean methodologies to meet or exceed performance standards. The Manufacturing Engineer will work directly with manufacturing groups for Motor and Gear or Drive Unit assembly in defining and optimizing plant layout, identification and acquisition of tooling, developing work instructions and identifying and executing continuous improvement opportunities.

What your day-to-day will look like:

• Align with the team on safety objectives and delivery targets.
• Ensure space and infrastructure are prepared for new projects, product launches, or changes.
• Execute business cases for capital expenditures, including tools, equipment, and infrastructure.
• Design production floor layouts to meet planned takt time and scheduling requirements.
• Drive task execution and project plans by guiding and following up with the team.
• Develop and verify assembly process instructions and routing tables for accuracy.
• Review engineering drawings and 3D models to assess manufacturing process needs.
• Design or source tools, templates, jigs, and fixtures based on engineering specifications.
• Lead initiatives for manufacturing improvements, process enhancements, and technology upgrades.
• Coordinate and communicate technical information across all organizational levels.
  To thrive in this role, you have:
  
  • A Bachelor's degree in Industrial, Electrical, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, or Engineering Technology
  • Experience in the rail or aviation industry, with a preference for heavy rail
  • 3+ years of technical experience in a manufacturing environment (new graduates may be considered based on other qualifications)
  • 1+ years of experience planning and supporting product localization and factory layout updates
  • Strong project management skills, including developing project plans, timelines, budgets, and completing required documentation
  • Practical knowledge of lean principles for waste reduction
  • A hands-on approach to problem-solving and implementing countermeasures
  • Experience applying lean tools such as 5S and the 7 Types of Waste
  • Proficiency with AutoCAD and SAP
    Why you'll love working for Siemens!
    
    • Freedom and healthy work-life balance- Health, Dental, Vision Insurance, HSA/FSA, Commuter Benefits - starting Day 1!
    • We believe that each member of our team is accountable for making decisions, solving problems, and taking actions that contribute to long-term impact and financial success.
    • We do the right thing. We stand for green innovations and meaningful solutions with impact on customers, ecosystem partners, society, and environment.
    • We are frontrunners in digitalization and building platforms. Therefore, we are hiring ambitious forward-thinkers who want to have a real impact.
    • Solve the world's most significant problems - Be part of exciting and innovative projects.
    • Opportunities to contribute your innovative ideas and get paid for them! Take advantage of our Tuition Reimbursement program, Mentor Programs, and your development through online learning. We operate daily with a growth mindset - that's why Siemens consistently ranks on the Fortune World's Most Admired Companies list!
    • Employee perks and discounts in addition to our 401k match and generous Paid Time Off
      Applicants must be legally authorized for employment in the United States without needing current or future employer-sponsored work authorization.
      
      Siemens offers a variety of health and wellness benefits to employees. Details regarding our benefits can be found here: https://www.benefitsquickstart.com/siemens/index.html . The base salary range for this position in Alpharetta, GA is $60,000 - $70,500. The salary may be higher or lower depending on the budget and the candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, and qualifications.
      
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