Manufacturing Engineer

at Caterpillar, Inc. in Pontiac, Illinois, United States

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.

Position Information

+ This is an on-site position in Pontiac, IL.

+ Domestic relocation is available for this position.

+ Up to 15% domestic/international travel is required.

Role Definition

Caterpillar’s Common Rail Injector Team is looking for a lead engineer to serve as component and process owner within the Manufacturing Engineering team. This exciting opportunity will serve a critical role in the design and development of robust processes for a wide range of fuel system applications. The Common Rail Injector Team consists of over 20 mechanical and manufacturing engineers developing the next generation of Caterpillar fuel injection equipment. Check out this exciting example of the type of projects this position will directly support: https://www.cat.com/en\US/campaigns (https://www.cat.com/en\US/campaigns/npi/c13d.html) /npi/c13d.html

Responsibilities

+ Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.

+ Monitoring sophisticated equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.

+ Providing direct supervision, coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.

+ Leading engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

Requirements

+ Bachelor in Engineering or equivalent technical engineering experience

+ Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Extensive experience utilizing organizational standards, procedures, and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

+ Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards.

+ Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards.

+ 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.

+ Manufacturing Processes: Extensive experience utilizing existing product manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

+ 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.

+ Evaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.

+ Lean Manufacturing: Working 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.

+ Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.

+ Explains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area.

+ Selects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment.

+ Explains benchmarks and measures of effectiveness of lean.

+ Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

+ Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.

+ Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.

+ Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities.

+ Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner.

What you will get:

+ 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)

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.

Relocation is available for this position.

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:

July 25, 2024 – August 11, 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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