Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Caterpillar, Inc. • Decatur, IL • 3h 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.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Location: Decatur, IL

Travel: Up to 10%

Relocation Assistance: Available

Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

Job Summary

As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Decatur, IL , you will work closely with operations and product leaders to align automated manufacturing systems, manufacturing processes, and product engineering around shared product-group objectives. You will lead manufacturing engineering capability across assembly, Fabrication and machining processing while building a strong, high-performing engineering organization.

This is an on-site leadership role focused on improving manufacturing methods, equipment, systems, and operating infrastructure to deliver safety, quality, velocity, and cost results. The role plays a critical part in New Product Introduction (NPI) readiness and execution, ensuring smooth product launches and manufacturing scalability.

You will drive innovation through robotics , AI , machine learning , and 3D vision systems , deploying advanced automation across welding, painting, assembly, and material handling operations

Degree Requirement: Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Key Responsibilities

Design and deploy automation systems including robots , AGVs , AMRs , and sensor-based solutions.

Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities by ensuring manufacturing readiness, process capability, tooling availability, and launch execution

Lead hiring, performance management, coaching, and development of manufacturing engineering teams supporting plant operations

Direct manufacturing engineering scope across assembly and manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, plant layout, standards, gaging/checking equipment, tooling, and work standards

Manage the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operating methods, equipment, systems, and manufacturing infrastructure

Drive adoption and sustainment of lean manufacturing principles across the organization

Lead capacity planning activities by translating demand signals into short-term production and resource requirements

Champion structured problem solving for complex manufacturing, process, and equipment issues

Required Skills

Lean Manufacturing: Extensive experience leading lean adoption, work-cell design, layout optimization, and performance measurement

Manufacturing Processes: Deep understanding of assembly and manufacturing processes, best practices, and standardization

Manufacturing Equipment: Expertise in equipment selection, qualification, integration, and infrastructure changes

Problem Solving & Decision Making: Proven ability to lead cross-functional problem solving using data-driven approaches

Preferred Skills

Experience programing PLCs and integrating industrial robots into manufacturing workflows

Experience leading manufacturing readiness for New Product Introduction (NPI) and product launches

Background in automated or advanced manufacturing systems

Strong knowledge of plant layout, tooling strategy, work standards, and manufacturing documentation/releasing

Experience with manufacturing capacity planning and demand-to-capacity translation

Summary Pay Range:

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

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 13, 2026 - August 26, 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.

Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .

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