• Mgr., Production Engineering

    Evident Scientific (State College, PA)


    Mgr., Production Engineering

     

    Job ID #: 2073

     

    Company: Evident

     

    Posting Date: Jul 31, 2025

     

    Your tomorrow starts today.

     

    At Wabtec, we are in the business of realizing potential. Our employees are the architects of the future. Go just about anywhere and you’ll find us. If you want to revolutionize the way the world moves, start here.

    Job Description

    The Production Engineering Manager is responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and optimization of the manufacturing processes to improve efficiency, quality, and safety. This role collaborates with cross- functional teams to ensure smooth production flow, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives. This position acts as a leader and mentor to the PENG team.

    Job Duties

    + Adhere to policy and procedures to maintain a safe and clean work environment.

    + Has substantial understanding of company policies and procedures and applies knowledge and skills to complete a wide range of assigned tasks and adherence to production plan schedules while producing high quality products to standards.

    + Develop and Optimize manufacturing processes, tools and equipment for increased efficiency and cost effectiveness.

    + Analyze production data and metrics to identify and resolve bottlenecks or quality issues.

    + Design and implement process improvements to reduce waste, downtime and variability.

    + Support new product introductions and ensure production readiness.

    + Collaborate with design, quality, and production teams to ensure manufacturability and reliability.

    + Oversee the develop work instructions, standard operating procedures, and process documentation.

    + Conduct time and motion studies to evaluate labor productivity.

    + Lead or support root cause analysis and corrective actions for production problems.

    + Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and environmental regulations.

    + Provide technical support and training to production staff.

    Evaluation of performance will be based on ability to:

    + Produce quality products in accordance to standards.

    + Follow all applicable manufacturing procedures and documentation.

    + Participate in the company’s Lean and Continuous Improvement programs.

    + Time and attendance (including the accurate reporting of time and attendance)

    + Maintain work area 6S standards.

    + Work with Team members with mutual respect and understanding.

    + Drive initiatives supporting business KPIs (Key Performance Indicators)

    Job Requirements

    Education:

    + Associate or Bachelor’s degree in industrial, Mechanical, Manufacturing Engineering, or equivalent experience.

    Experience:

    + Minimum of ten years in a transducer manufacturing environment.

    + Experience in a Lean Manufacturing environment a plus.

    + Hands on manufacturing experience is critical.

    Skills:

    + Demonstrated practical implementation of theoretical principles Demonstrated high level of data collection and analysis.

    + Understanding of conventional Ultrasonic and Phased Array Transducer construction

    + Troubleshooting of transducer manufacturing processes. Hands on design and process evaluation.

    + Prototype manufacturing driving to production readiness.

    + Understanding of piezo ceramic processing.

    + Proficiency in CAD software a plus.

    + Excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.

    + Familiar with process validation, FMEA, SPC, and control plans.

     

    Other Considerations (travel/hours availability, etc.):

     

    + Travel 5-10% as needed.

    + US Passport

    + US Citizenship**

    **Many Evident positions are located at export-control-restricted work locations or require access to export-controlled information. To be considered for these positions, you must be a U.S. Persons. If hired, you must be able to provide valid proof of such status.

     

    Evident Scientific is a Wabtec company! We revolutionize the way the world moves for future generations, and we are excited for YOU to move with us! Evident Inspection Technologies, a Wabtec company, is a world leader in the manufacture of innovative inspection equipment used in industrial and research applications in the aerospace, power generation, petrochemical, civil infrastructure, automotive and consumer products industries. To work at Evident Inspection Technologies, a Wabtec company, is to develop within an organization that is an international leader in its field. We stand out for our expertise, enriching work environment and constant search for better solutions. Evident Inspection Technologies, a Wabtec company, offers a wide range of ultrasonic and eddy current flaw detection software and equipment. Our equipment is used, among other things, to inspect welds, detect hidden cracks, voids, porosity, and other internal irregularities in various materials.