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.
About IPSD
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.
Job Summary:
As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager , you will provide leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering, Controls Engineering, and Maintenance departments within a machining facility. In this role, you will be engaged in the full lifecycle of the equipment utilized to machine & assemble core engine components. From concept, procurement, and maintenance of the equipment you will have the opportunity to enable the organization to achieve performance objectives.
What You Will Do:
This multi-faceted role has responsibility for the following areas:
Manufacturing & Controls Engineering Team with responsibility for the equipment and process design for machining applications.
Maintenance Team with responsibility for the maintenance of manufacturing equipment and controls systems within the facility.
Provide training and development opportunities for team members that not only satisfy their current role but also prepare them for their next opportunity.
Collaborate with peer organizations within the business to deliver enterprise objectives.
Coordinates the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.
Coordinates release dates and availability of machines, equipment and material to maintain project schedules.
Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment, etc.
Support long-term objectives through collaboration with the Advanced Planning Team and management of the capital investment process from forecast to execution.
Maintain awareness of industry and technology changes as part of continuous improvement routine to better serve our customers.
What You Will Have:
Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
Level Extensive Experience:
Seeks input from multiple sources to generate diverse ideas for decision making.
Sustains organization strategies over time through regular evaluation against business objectives.
Develops & executes effective communication plan
Maintains awareness of the sources of risk with respect to team responsibilities
Coaches' others to improve judgment and confidence in decision making skills
Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
Level Extensive Experience:
Monitors methods and requirements for equipment environment to ensure protection against damage.
Participates in evaluation and selection of new equipment.
Facilitates the coordination and integration of multi-vendor equipment environments.
Analyzes equipment history; monitors overall machine performance; evaluates planned upgrades.
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process
Oversee all activities for the organization's manufacturing environment; establishes best practices and policies.
Monitors industry and other organizations for innovations in manufacturing approaches.
Champions the use of new and emerging manufacturing processes and methodologies.
Manufacturing Safety : Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
Level Extensive Experience:
Facilitates and maintains the Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFEA) within the Manufacturing Engineering space to ensure safety is embedded into our processes.
Performs design reviews and safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements
Designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures
Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; actively engaged in Safety Continuous Improvement process
Serves as a safety advocate to address safety concerns in a timely manner
Ensure that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations
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 control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.
Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting cross-functional standards
Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization.
Additional Information:
This position is located in Schertz, TX. This position is on-site 5 days a week.
Domestic relocation will be offered
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
Summary Pay Range:
$126,000.00 - $189,000.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
401(k) savings plans*
Health Savings Account (HSA)*
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
Health Lifestyle Programs*
Employee Assistance Program*
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
Career Development*
Incentive bonus*
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Posting Dates:
April 29, 2025 - May 6, 2025
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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