Manufacturing Engineer

23 May 2024

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Career Area:Manufacturing & Supply ChainJob Description:Your Work Shapes the WorldWhether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a greater than 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.Caterpillar has an exciting opportunity for a Manufacturing Engineer . In this role, you will function independently or as part of a team and be involved in the maintenance and improvement of processes and systems used in the manufacturing and/or assembly of product, which generally falls within the major areas of planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, machine shop, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment is needed.Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Develop, analyze, and manage manufacturing and assembly projects. Troubleshoot day-to-day process problems, initiate solutions, and follow-up to evaluate change effectiveness to ensure practical cleaning, assembly, testing, storing, packing, and moving of production material.

Determine and design processes utilizing industry best practices that align with the process takt time to produce high quality engines safely with the desired throughput.

Lead and support continuous improvement activities impacting assembly, gateway metrics, audit validation, ISO requirements and root cause analysis.

Engage in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/safety, process efficiency improvements utilizing project methodologies (E.g., 6 Sigma Green Belt), process bottlenecks, and quality (E.g., Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), PPAP).

Coordinate and lead tool design reviews, manufacturing processes, cost estimates, systems planning, layout, standards, and releasing with stakeholders, including estimates, acquisitions, fabrication, and repair.

Analyze engineering change notices, determine part or process changes, initiate, and implement changes.

Work with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage capital projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes are implemented to produce quality products.

Analyze and recommend current and future systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs based upon understanding and user communication. Determine new equipment acceptability based on usage requirements and recommend modifications or revisions as necessary.

Support the assembly process, including New Product Introduction (NPI), to ensure that processes/changes (E.g., drawings, standards, manufacturing BOM) are designed for manufacturability and released on time

Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

Basic Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in an engineering or technical related discipline from an accredited college or university

Associate’s level degree with 2+ years of Manufacturing/Assembly experience

Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts

Understanding of engineering prints and operational drawings

Experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Excellent verbal, written, and interpersonal communication skills

Top Candidates will also have:

Proficiency in using 3D-modeling programs (E.g., AutoCAD, ProE, Creo, or SolidWorks).

Lean Principal Experience

Understanding and knowledge of critical assembly process requirements for engines

Experience working with bills-of-material and writing work instructions/standard work, including assembly planning, time standard, and visual management knowledge.

Experience with NPI (E.g., simulation), APQP processes (E.g., Control Plans, FMEA, Process Flow)

Experience managing large capital projects through all phases of the project life cycle

Additional Information:

Relocation assistance is not available for this position

This position is in Seguin, TX.

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 a salary. Because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits, including but not limited to:

Competitive salary and annual bonus program

Medical, dental, and vision coverage​

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)​

Company-matched 401(k) plan

Stock option opportunity over time

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)

Strong community involvement

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to 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 #LIEEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.

Full-time
  • ID: #49986888
  • State: Texas Seguin 78155 Seguin USA
  • City: Seguin
  • Salary: USD TBD TBD
  • Showed: 2023-05-23
  • Deadline: 2023-07-23
  • Category: Et cetera