Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc. • Decatur, IL • 1w ago

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.

Job Summary:

Caterpillar Decatur is currently a Manufacturing Engineer. As a manufacturing Engineer you will provide support and guidance on all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

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.

Top Candidates will have:

Engineering or engineering technology degree

Extensive Experience as a manufacturing Engineer

What Skills you will have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

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.

Lean Manufacturing:

Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.

Finds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean.

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.

Manufacturing Processes:

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 Safety:

Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.

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.

Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies:

Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards.

Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.

Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL

Domestic relocation assistance is available

This position may require 5% travel

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$95,640.00 - $143,520.00

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:

June 2, 2025 - June 19, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.

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