Manufacturing Engineer

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do, but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here, we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Job Summary

Provides engineering support across manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production processes. The Manufacturing Engineer works with operations, quality, and support teams to maintain and improve equipment performance, implement process changes, and support new product introduction. This role is responsible for monitoring process performance, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

What you will do:

· Support manufacturing operations by improving process capability, equipment reliability, and product quality

· Participate in identifying and implementing processes improvements

· Monitor process performance and equipment reliability; identify and address problem areas through structured problem solving

· Analyze engineering change notices and implement required process or part changes

· Provide engineering support for planning, development, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes

· Develop and maintain work instructions, control plans, and process documentation to ensure standardization and compliance

· Support new product introduction activities to ensure manufacturability and stable launch performance

· Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (lean, waste reduction, problem solving) to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost

· Work with internal teams and suppliers to implement process improvements and resolve technical issues

· Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and manufacturing standards

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience desired

What you will have:

Collaborative Automation: Basic knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.

Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Lean Manufacturing: Basic knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

Manufacturing Processes: Working knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Problem Solving: Basic knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates will also have:

· Extensive experience in CNC machining and programming, with a deep understanding of metal cutting processes like turning, milling, and swiss-style machines.

· Proficiency in G&M coding reading and writing.

· Experience supporting machining, assembly, or automated manufacturing processes in a production environment

· Demonstrated ability to lead or influence process improvements beyond assigned responsibilities

· Experience applying structured problem-solving methods to resolve recurring production issues

· Experience supporting equipment improvements, installations, or process changes from concept through implementation

· Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple issues in a fast-paced production environment

Additional Information:

· This position requires working onsite five days a week in Pontiac.

· Relocation is available for this position.

· Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Finals Details:

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This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting Dates:

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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