Who will you be working with?
A Division of Wabtec UK Ltd, Northampton-based firm Bearward Engineering manufactures radiators for the power generation industry and is currently recruiting for a Manufacturing Engineer – Health & Safety Project Support.
Role: Manufacturing Engineer
Salary: £Competitive
Location: Northampton, (NN4 8HJ)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
The Manufacturing Engineer will be responsible for developing, controlling, and improving manufacturing processes to ensure safety, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness. The role involves support of automation and robotic technologies within the plant; ownership of process documentation, introduction of new processes, deployment of lean tools.
What will your typical day look like?
- Maintain and control process documentation, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with operational needs (e.g. PFMEA, Control Plans, Work Instructions).
- Drive process improvements using structured problem-solving methods and lean techniques to enhance safety, quality, and efficiency.
- Support and optimise production by analysing performance, improving KPIs, and resolving manufacturing issues.
- Lead and develop automated and robotic processes, including welding systems and PLC-controlled equipment.
- Introduce new processes and equipment, ensuring successful trials, validation, and operator readiness.
- Support production operations by defining process times, tooling requirements, and ensuring equipment reliability and uptime.
What do we want to know about you?
- Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering preferred.
- Alternatively, Level 3 qualifications (e.g. ONC, NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC) considered.
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and production workflows.
- Experience with lean methodologies, kaizen, and structured problem-solving tools.
- Knowledge of robotic/automated manufacturing systems, with exposure to welding or industrial robotics.
- Experience using CAD (e.g. AutoCAD, Creo) and working with PLC-controlled equipment (desirable)
If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values always put people first, and strive to expand what is possible.
Apply today!
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Additional InformationWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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Skills Required
- Degree in Manufacturing or Engineering
- Level 3 qualifications e.g. ONC, NVQ, City & Guilds, BTEC
- Strong understanding of manufacturing processes
- Experience with lean methodologies and structured problem-solving
- Knowledge of robotic manufacturing systems
- Experience using CAD
- Experience with PLC-controlled equipment
Wabtec Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
The following summarizes recurring compensation and benefits themes identified from responses generated by popular LLMs to common candidate questions about Wabtec Corporation and has not been reviewed or approved by Wabtec Corporation.
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Retirement Support — Employer 401(k) funding can reach an effective 6% of pay through a match plus an additional company contribution, with company funds vesting after three years. This consistent retirement formula adds meaningful long-term value.
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Healthcare Strength — Health coverage includes multiple medical plan options with dental and vision, telemedicine, and robust mental health resources such as Spring Health and Headspace. HSA/HRA support and recognized national carriers further bolster the offering.
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Parental & Family Support — Paid parental/adoption leave is part of the core package, alongside family-building benefits via Progyny and adoption assistance. Additional supports like doula reimbursement expand coverage for growing families.
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What We Do
Transportation solutions that move and improve the world At Wabtec, we help our customers overcome their toughest challenges by delivering rail and industrial solutions that improve safety, efficiency and productivity. Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people - together - are accelerating the future of transportation.
