[Skip to main content](#main-content) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) [Hiring report](/reports/hiring/) · [All Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) · [Search jobs](/search/) Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies · Eagle Farm, QL, Australia # Manufacturing Engineer Leader Eagle Farm, QL, Australia Full-time Manufacturing & Production Listed on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s official careers site. Posted August 20, 2026. Check that it is still open and apply there. [Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990014694416-manufacturing-engineer-leader) [OpenNash Jobs](https://jobs.opennash.com/) / [Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/) / Manufacturing Engineer Leader ## Job description What are we offering you? Rewards & Recognition Program Discounted health insurance with Medibank Novated Leasing options Lifestyle discounts with Woolworths, Coles, Avis, JB Hifi and 500+ other retailers Access to our Employee Assistance Program Who will you be working with? Wabtec Digital Mine is setting a new global industry benchmark through the delivery of innovative and reliable technology solutions to the mining industry. We help miners improve efficiency and productivity while enabling safer mining practices, through a combination of advanced software, models, analytics and solutions such as Collision Avoidance System (CAS), Underground MWD & comms, Software and Analytics. Reporting to the Global Operations Direction and dotted line to Senior Engineering Director, as a key member of the Digital Mine team, the Manufacturing Engineer (ME) is a cross‑functional reliability specialist who integrates engineering, operations, data, and organisational context to ensure that systems, products, and processes perform consistently and safely across their entire lifecycle. Unlike traditional reliability roles that focus on isolated assets or performance metrics, the IE takes a system‑wide, end‑to‑end view—considering technology, people, processes, and data as interconnected components of reliability. The IE acts as a strategic partner across engineering, operations, product, quality, and lifecycle management teams, enabling organisations to move from reactive maintenance to predictive, preventative, and proactive reliability culture. Where is the position located? Northside Brisbane, QLD What will your typical day look like? Own the end-to-end performance of production processes and field reliability, ensuring products are manufacturable, efficient, and robust in real-world conditions. Production Translate product designs into safe, repeatable manufacturing processes (SOPs, tooling, equipment, automation balance). Improve productivity by removing bottlenecks, optimising layouts, and reducing cycle time and waste. Lead shop floor problem solving using structured root cause analysis and implement effective CAPA. Build quality into processes through defined parameters, in-process controls, SPC, and control plans. Support equipment and tooling reliability, including setup, changeover, and fixture/jig improvements. Drive and validate process changes, trials, and production ramp-up. Act as the voice of production, feeding back manufacturability and operator insights. Reliability Monitor holistic field performance (RMAs, telemetry, site feedback) to detect emerging issues early. Conduct deep root cause analysis across design, manufacturing, installation, environment, and software. Analyse reliability data to identify failure trends, environmental triggers, and usage patterns. Oversee installation quality and drive standards, training, and best practices. Lead cross-functional improvements with engineering, quality, manufacturing, and product teams. Perform field investigations and validate issues through testing and real-world observation. Communicate insights through structured reporting, driving continuous product and process improvement. What do we want to know about you? Bachelor's Degree (Mechanical, Electronic, Mechatronic, Systems Engineering or related field of study preferred). Master’s degree in Engineering, Asset Management, or Systems Engineering Postgraduate qualification in Reliability or Asset Management AS3800 qualified 10+ years with cross‑functional leadership Shaping reliability strategy, governance, and standards Coaching and influencing at leadership The successful Manufacturing Engineer combines strong technical reliability expertise with systems thinking, business acumen, and exceptional stakeholder engagement skills to deliver sustainable asset performance across the full lifecycle. We thank all applicants for their interest; each application will receive a response. We do not accept unsolicited contact from recruitment agencies. ## At a glance - Posted by the employer: Aug 20, 2026 - First seen by OpenNash: Oct 10, 2026 - Last checked: Oct 17, 2026 - Listed for: 58 days - Location: Eagle Farm, QL, Australia - Employment type: Full-time[Apply on Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies’s careers site →](https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/Wabtec/3743990014694416-manufacturing-engineer-leader) ## More jobs at Westinghouse Air Brake Technologies ### [Customer Success & Technical Account Manager](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/7053620288dc0a165770/) Eagle Farm, QL, Australia ### [HVAC Service Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/498f65d60ec229f6bd34/) Eagle Farm, QL, Australia ### [Product Support Engineer](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/98e4de969243f6f1c2b5/) Eagle Farm, QL, Australia ### [Signal Technician](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/064c875ae9329f5e6e63/) Eagle Farm, QL, Australia ### [2nd Shift Production Supervisor](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/westinghouse-air-brake-technologies/jobs/e87b5d8fe61527b59c67/) Erie, PA, United States ## Similar jobs at other companies ### [Team Leader Manufacturing](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/f7b1b900b1d39b6bbf12/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Eindhoven, Netherlands ### [Integrated Manufacturing Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/eaton/jobs/46a20897e1934c595315/) Eaton · Juarez, Chihuahua, MEX ### [Manufacturing Leader](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/thermo-fisher-scientific/jobs/ed65803f59ec27749ddb/) Thermo Fisher Scientific · Sydney, New South Wales, Australia ### [Shift Leader Electronics Manufacturing – 2-Shift (f/m/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/41ab6b03382f273b0cb3/) ABB · Eggelsberg, Upper Austria, Austria ### [Shift Leader Electronics Manufacturing – 3-Shift (f/m/d)](https://jobs.opennash.com/companies/abb/jobs/ae1c10be49fb26df203a/) ABB · Eggelsberg, Upper Austria, Austria OpenNash lists jobs from employers’ own careers sites and does not handle applications. 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