Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc. • Dyer, IN • 4h 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.

Role Definition:

Provides support and guidance on all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, project management, and development of standard work related to safety and manufacturing.

What You Will Do:

Participate in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.

CNC Program Development; and trouble shooting, identifying and correcting CNC program and offset issues.

Monitor equipment and process reliability; identify and address problem areas.

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

Provide engineering support on planning, development, operation, processes, facilities, and safety improvements.

Standard Work and Process Document development; specific to safety and manufacturing.

Development of the APQP documents related to new and existing products.

New Product Project Management.

Cycle Time Studies related standard Cost and operating Efficiencies.

Fixture development; incorporating "Poke Yoke" methodology

What You Have:

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing or Mechanical Engineering and experience in a related role OR equivalent relevant work experience.

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

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 Equipment (working knowledge): Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

Participates in setting up new machines, programming and testing according to manufacturer's specifications.

Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques; resolves common problems.

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

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 Standards, Procedures and Policies (extensive experience): Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards.

Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices.

Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.

Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards.

Participates in defining principles and standards for organization.

Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.

Additional Information:

This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week at the Hadady, LLC facility in Dyer, IN.

Domestic relocation assistance is available.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available.

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Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

March 26, 2026 - April 9, 2026

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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