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Who will you be working with?

The Production Support Engineer will be part of the Engineering team supporting locomotive manufacturing operations at the LKZ facility. In this role, you will work closely with Manufacturing, Quality, Sourcing, Supply Chain, Design Engineering, and other cross-functional teams to resolve production issues, implement engineering changes, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the plant.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the Engineering team, you will be responsible for providing technical and engineering support to locomotive manufacturing operations. You will help identify and resolve production, assembly, and testing issues, drive product improvements through engineering change processes, and collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure timely issue resolution. Your expertise will contribute to product quality, manufacturing efficiency, safety, and operational excellence across the facility.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related technical field.
• 5+ years of experience in manufacturing engineering, production support, or a related engineering function.
• Experience with component design, product development, manufacturing processes, assembly operations, and quality control.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings, specifications, schematic diagrams, and GD&T.
• Experience supporting engineering change management processes, including ECRs, PCRs, and design updates.
• Knowledge of root cause analysis methodologies, DFMEA, and problem-solving tools.
• Experience working in cross-functional environments with Manufacturing, Quality, Design Engineering, and Sourcing teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications; knowledge of MS Project is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Ability to prioritize multiple activities, manage technical issues, and drive actions to closure.

What will your typical day look like?

• Provide engineering and technical support for manufacturing, assembly, and testing activities within the locomotive production facility.
• Investigate and resolve production and assembly issues in collaboration with manufacturing, quality, and engineering teams.
• Identify product improvement opportunities and execute required design changes through established engineering change processes.
• Author and coordinate Engineering Change Requests (ECRs) to update drawings, CAD models, and technical documentation.
• Prepare technical reports and communicate findings, recommendations, and corrective actions to local and global engineering teams.
• Track issues and process changes to closure through applicable engineering systems and tools.
• Lead component-level DFMEA activities, root cause investigations, and safety analyses as needed.
• Support manufacturing teams in evaluating product deviations and coordinating corrective actions with design engineering teams.
• Participate in tollgate and design review meetings, providing production support engineering input and ensuring timely completion of assigned actions.
• Collaborate with Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Quality teams to improve product reliability, manufacturability, and operational performance.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and cost reduction

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