Manufacturing Engineer (Entry Level)

About This Role

Wabtec Corporation (formerly GE Transportation) is hiring Entry Level Manufacturing Engineers to support production of freight and passenger locomotives, rail components, and digital rail systems. You will develop and optimize the processes behind the locomotives that haul 40% of US freight — at one of the most specialized manufacturing operations in American industrial history.

Job Overview

• Job Title: Manufacturing Engineer (Entry Level)
• Company: Wabtec Corporation
• Location: Kansas City, MO / Erie, PA / Chicago, IL / Wilmerding, PA
• Job Type: Full-time
• Experience Level: Entry-level (0–2 years)
• Salary Range: $28–$38/hr
• Posted Date: 2026-05-25
• Application Deadline: 2026-06-25

Role Context

Wabtec's Erie, PA locomotive factory is one of the largest in the world — producing GE-designed Evolution Series and Tier 4 locomotives for Class I railroads like BNSF, Union Pacific, and CSX. Kansas City and Chicago sites focus on rail component overhaul, retrofit, and digital systems installation. Entry-level manufacturing engineers at Wabtec work on complex electromechanical assembly processes and are expected to engage regularly with skilled trades machinists and assembly technicians.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain manufacturing process instructions for locomotive assembly, traction motors, and power electronics
• Support new locomotive model introductions and engine technology upgrades
• Analyze production cycle time and quality data to drive process improvements
• Coordinate with industrial engineering on work cell layout and capacity planning
• Investigate non-conformances and lead 8D corrective action processes
• Develop capital justification documents for tooling and equipment investments
• Interface with customer technical teams during locomotive acceptance testing

Requirements & Skills

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, or Industrial Engineering
• Interest in large mechanical or electromechanical systems manufacturing
• Comfort working in heavy industrial manufacturing environments
• CAD proficiency and ability to read complex mechanical and electrical schematics
• Strong analytical mindset and ability to communicate technical information clearly
• US work authorization required

Benefits & Work Conditions

• $28–$38/hr with Wabtec annual incentive plan
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match and Wabtec stock purchase plan
• Paid parental leave and flexible benefit accounts
• Wabtec Learning Hub access for technical certifications and leadership training

Who Should Apply

Strong fit for engineering graduates who are fascinated by large-scale industrial machinery and want to work in a manufacturing niche with high technical complexity and long product life cycles. Wabtec's locomotive business is highly specialized — engineers who join early develop rare expertise in rail propulsion manufacturing that opens doors throughout the transportation and defense sectors.

About the Company

Wabtec Corporation is a global rail technology company formed from the 2019 merger of Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies and GE Transportation. With $10 billion in annual revenue and 27,000 employees, Wabtec produces locomotives, digital rail systems, and braking components for freight and passenger railroads in 50+ countries. Its Erie, PA facility has been producing locomotives since 1911.

How to Apply

Apply at wabtec.com/careers. Search "Manufacturing Engineer" and filter by entry level. The hiring process includes an online application, a phone screen with the talent acquisition team, and a technical panel interview with manufacturing and engineering leaders at the relevant site.