Manufacturing Engineer

• 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.

• Monitoring results, machine and process capabilities and performance reliability.

• Participating in the adoption of new technologies and processes (automation, robotics, computer aided manufacturing software, etc.) to achieve greater efficiency, cost reduction and quality improvement.

Skill Descriptors:

Collaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the concepts, features, and benefits of collaborative automation.
• Discusses key considerations and issues in collaborative automation.
• Highlights the difference between collaborative robots and traditional robots.
• Lists applications of collaborative automation such as material handling, product inspection, etc.

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 Basic Understanding:
• Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process.
• Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made.
• Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions.
• Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function.

Engineering - MFG: 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.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assists in problem resolution, drafting and writing specifications for engineering practices.
• Works with basic, routine components of the engineering discipline in manufacturing.
• Performs basic installation, maintenance and repairs for a specific engineering function.
• Follows relevant standards, policies and practices in engineering operations.
• Reports unusual engineering issues and considerations regarding manufacturing operations to senior staff.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.
• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.
• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.
• Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.
• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

Problem Solving: 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.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.

What you will have:

• BS degree (Mechanical or Industrial Engineering)

• 80% English level, written and oral communication

• 2+ years of relevant experience in Machining processes including turning, milling, multi-axis and grinding

• Experience in leading improvement projects related to Machining

• Knowledgeable and experience with Project Management critical path driven

• Negotiation with Customers and prioritization skills

• Provides effective communication and services in solving production problems or pursuing operations improvements
• Proficient with Geometric Tolerancing and 1E specs
• Machining background and proficiency with offline programming

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a machining, assembly, fabrication, heat treat processing, metallurgy and/or materials systems position
• Traceability process skills
• Databases management
• Versatility in visualization reports using platforms such as Power Apps + Dataverse + Power Automate + Power BI

Posting Dates:

October 6, 2026 - October 12, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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