at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
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Job Summary:
At Caterpillar’s East Peoria, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Track Type Tractors. In this role as a Manufacturing Engineer, you will report to the Manager Manufacturing Engineering, and will be primarily responsible for providing support and guidance on all aspects of production, cost, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing. As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!
What you will do:
+ Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.
+ Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.
+ Analyzing engineering change notices, determines any part or process change, initiates and implements all changes.
+ Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.
What Skills you will have:
Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Extensive Experience :
- Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
- Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
- Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
- Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
- Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
- Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
Manufacturing Processes : Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Level Extensive Experience :
- 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 Standards, Procedures and Policies : Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Level Extensive Experience :
- Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards.
- Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices.
- Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.
- Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards.
- Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization.
- Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.
Problem Management Process – MFG : Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.
Level Working Knowledge :
- Uses a specific discipline or approach to problem solving and resolution.
- Records common problems and associated resolution alternatives.
- Monitors problem resolution and provides feedback to customer.
- Implements the established procedures for handling non-standard or unusual problems.
- Works with features of problem reporting and tracking software.
Education and Experience requirement:
+ Bachelor’s degree in an accredited engineering program; in lieu of degree 5 years of experience in manufacturing assembly
+ 2 years of experience in Manufacturing assembly roles
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
This position may require 5% travel
Sponsorship is not available
This posting will close at midnight on April 3, 2024
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:
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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
March 19, 2024 – April 2, 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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