Manufacturing Engineer
WABASH NATIONAL
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Lafayette, IN · Posted May 26, 2026
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About the job
About the Role:
Develop and implement manufacturing business improvement projects and processes for trailer manufacturing. Support teams to make improvements to existing devices and manufacturing processes. Lead complex projects independently with minimal supervision.
Your Responsibilities:
Assesses process capabilities, prioritizes process improvement opportunities, and innovates and implements process improvements on commercial products.
Applies technical knowledge to innovate, design, and develop processes, procedures, tooling and/or automation.
Plans, organizes, and conducts all aspects of technical reviews.
Ensures proper documentation is completed to meet quality systems requirements.
Writes and reviews validation protocols and reports applications to new processes.
Oversees development builds associated with the project using special work requests.
Develops and maintains qualified production lines.
Provides Design for Manufacturability (DFM) input to the engineering print package.
Contributes or generates ideas.
Trains and/or provides work direction to technicians and engineers and may train manufacturing personnel when required as part of a validation.
May serve as a core team member or extended team member on new product projects.
Participate in lean reviews and line side meetings.
Must comply with requirements of Environmental, Health and Safety standards and follow procedures and instructions related to these standards.
Establish and support a work environment of continuous improvement that supports Quality Policy, Quality System, and the appropriate regulations for the area they support. Ensure employees are trained to do their work and their training is documented
Other duties as assigned
Let's Talk About Your Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree - Major Desired: Engineering or Engineering Management
Proficiency using Microsoft Office software
Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma training a plus
Proficient in AutoCAD or Solid Works
Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others.
Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve these results
Associate training and development
Daily measurement of performance to goals and standards
An ability to balance and achieve positive results in the areas of safety, quality, productivity, cost, and Associate relations
Systems and continuous improvement orientation
Quality orientation and attention to detail
Problem analysis and resolution
Inventory management
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
An ability to manage multiple priorities
Strong team player
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP required
Leadership Attributes:
At Wabash, we pride ourselves on being empowering, and there are some things we feel very strongly about:
Embrace Diversity and Inclusion -- Solicit and respect the input of others, celebrate differences, and strive for transparency and inclusiveness
Seek to Listen -- Actively listen to reach the best solution and make the strongest decisions
Always Learn -- Strive to improve; do not quit or settle for the status quo
Be Authentic -- Demonstrate honesty, incredible energy, and grit in everything you do
Win Together -- Collaborate, seek alignment, and excel at cross-group communication to success as one team and One Wabash
Join us in turning ideas into world-changing realities. Curate and build your high-impact professional career at Wabash!
Affirmative Action/EEO Statement:
Wabash is committed to providing equal employment opportunity for its associates and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, veteran status, disability, or other protected class or activity under federal, state, or local law. All employment decisions must be based on neutral, legitimate criteria. All employment policies and rules shall be applied equally to similarly situated associates.
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