Job Description
Who will you be working with?
Napier Turbocharger, a Wabtec Company, has an exciting opportunity for a Project Engineer to join a well-established business that designs, manufactures, and tests industrial turbochargers supplied into the Power Generation, Marine, and Rail Traction industries.
Role: Project Engineer
Salary: £Competitive
Location: LN5 7FD, Lincoln
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
The successful candidate will add value by driving measurable, sustainable improvements across manufacturing, using Lean and Continuous Improvement expertise to enhance safety, quality, productivity and delivery performance. You will strengthen Lean capability, lead cross‑functional improvement projects, and use data‑driven insights, to implement practical solutions that deliver lasting business impact.
What will your typical day look like?
- Proven experience using Lean and Continuous Improvement tools (e.g. value stream mapping, problem solving, Six Sigma Yellow/Green Belt).
- Play a key role in re-establishing and strengthening Lean capability within Manufacturing, supporting and upskilling CI leads across departments.
- Lead and coordinate continuous improvement and manufacturing projects, from scoping and planning through to implementation and delivery.
- Work cross-functionally with engineering, production, supply chain, finance and other teams to ensure alignment and successful outcomes.
- Monitor project progress, costs, risks and timelines, providing clear reporting to stakeholders.
- Use performance data and KPIs to identify issues, drive improvements and measure success.
- Lead Kaizen events to improve safety, quality, productivity and lead times.
- Standardise processes to ensure improvements are sustained.
- Conduct root cause analysis to resolve recurring issues.
- Provide technical input and problem-solving support, ensuring solutions meet engineering, quality and safety standards.
- Work closely with production teams, suppliers and site stakeholders to implement practical, effective improvements.
What do we want to know about you?
- You will hold a degree, higher education or professional qualification, or have completed recognised industry training or a Modern Apprenticeship.
- An excellent understanding of manufacturing processes: CNC machining, moulding, castings, welding, coatings, investment casting.
- Proven ability to manage and coordinate cross‑functional teams.
- Hands-on experience applying Lean and Continuous Improvement tools and techniques to manage supplier deviation and non‑conformance.
- Able to interpret Engineering drawings.
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! #LI-PROMOTEDJOBS
Legal authorization to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
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Additional Information
What 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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