Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar in East Peoria, Illinois

Job Description:

Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:

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.

Job Description:

As a Manufacturing Engineer you will be responsible for assisting and supporting product/operations groups with design and implementation of test/fill systems for prime product and in process validation.



Responsibilities/Job Duties

• Develops, analyzes and manages Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects.
• Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets.
• Trains new processors and develops training programs for Processors and Assemblers.
• Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.
• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Designs, develops and implements the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application.
• Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
• Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

Top Candidates Will have:

• Experience in Industrial/Automation
• Experience with PLC Programming
• C- Sharp Programming is a Plus
• Experience with SAP
• Experience with PinPoint and SAP ME
• Experience with Torque Tooling
• Experience with the Assembly process
• Familiarity with Standard Work creation
• Experience fluid fill and testing equipment

What Skills You Will have:

Judgment and Decision Making:
• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when considering courses of action.
• Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities.
• Stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcome.
• Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner.
• Revisits decisions when appropriate, but infrequently and without disrupting focus.

Manufacturing Processes:
• Advises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.
• Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.
• Trains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process.
• Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.
• Selects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products.
• Evaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.

Manufacturing Safety:
• Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.
• Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements.
• Designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures.
• Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.
• Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.
• Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.

Problem Management Process - MFG:
• Evaluates alternative approaches to resolving a customer problem.
• Receives, clarifies, and resolves a variety of standard and atypical problems.
• Implements the processes and activities for handling unusual problems.
• Advises others on the process and associated costs for different types of problems.
• Monitors and improves problem reporting, tracking, escalation, and resolution.
• Participates in trend and root cause analysis to identify and address recurring problems.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL (SS,LL)

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Travel maybe up to 5%

Sponsorship is not available

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media

Posting Dates:
November 18, 2024 - December 1, 2024
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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