Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc. • Brooklyn Park, MN • 18h 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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Brooklyn Park, MN. In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in product manufacturing. You will analyze and recommend current and future systems, procedures, training and equipment needs based on requirements, as well as analysis and make recommendations for engineering product designs.

What you can look forward to in this role:

Conduct detailed process planning oversight for NPI activities

Execute Management of Change process workflow to support engineering changes, process improvement changes, and engineering deviations

Plan and execute facility process area change projects.

Ensure adherence to process requirements, including:

MRD (Manufacturing Requirement Document) compliance, CAV (Customer Acceptance Validation) Audits

CQMS (Caterpillar Quality Management System) certification

PFMEA (Process Failure Mode & Effect Analysis)/SFMEA (Safety Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) activities

DFx (Design For Excellence) activities.

Applicable engineering specifications and requirements

Execute end-to-end capital planning, procurement, and place in service

Engineering Deviation review and approval

Participate in cross-functional teams, including HEME (HEX Manufacturing Engineering) Global Synergy teams, CPPD (Collaborative Product and Process Development) and Local Change Board

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

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.

Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

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.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

Bachelor's degree in engineering or an engineering technology or minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering shop floor experience - Work would include process improvements, cycle time, rebalancing of work, tooling corrections, etc.

Prior experience working in CREO or similar 3D modeling software.

Prior experience working in NPI or NSI programs.

Prior experience developing Bill of Material (BOM) splits and creating standard work.

Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments simultaneously.

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Experience creating and maintaining routings in ERP systems.

Experience in conducting time studies.

Experience identifying and developing solutions to Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost issues in a shop floor environment.

Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Brooklyn Park, MN.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

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:

August 14, 2025 - August 21, 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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