Caterpillar, Inc

Manufacturing Engineer- Assembly Operations

Caterpillar, Inc$81K — $122K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (December 2026 graduates acceptable)
  • 2+ years of engineering experience (internships included)
  • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
  • Prior experience in a manufacturing environment
  • Project management experience
  • Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work with diverse groups

Responsibilities

  • Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions
  • Design and oversee tooling and machinery acquisition and maintenance
  • Troubleshoot manufacturing issues and implement solutions
  • Monitor manufacturing requirements and improve processes
  • Procure materials for manufacturing enhancements
  • Conduct quality checks on machinery
  • Analyze engineering change notices to ensure compliance

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer)
  • 401(k) savings plans
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
  • Health Savings Account (HSA)
  • Career development opportunities
  • Disability benefits
  • Parental leave and adoption benefits
  • Tuition reimbursement
  • Employee assistance program
  • Incentive bonuses
Full Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Engineer (ME) position works both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in product manufacturing and provide analysist and recommendations for product design, current and future systems, procedures, training and equipment needs based on requirements.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

  • Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions
  • Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machine
  • Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues, develops solutions, and monitors improvements
  • Monitor all exchange and in-house requirements
  • Procure material related to manufacturing improvements through external suppliers
  • Perform quality checks on machines
  • Analyze and deploys engineering change notices
  • Establish and maintain bill of materials and work orders
  • Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements
  • Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader
  • Working with planners and CI Techs (Continuous Improvement)
  • Lead line balancing activities to support line rate changes
  • Review blueprints

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 the 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.

  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Top Candidates will also have:

  • Bachelor's Degree (graduating in December 2026 is acceptable) in an Engineering related discipline
  • Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
  • 2 + years of engineering experience(Internships will be counted towards experience)
  • Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
  • Project management experience
  • Working knowledge of standard assembly tools and their applications
  • Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers

Relocation assistance is not available for this position


Summary Pay Range:

$81,370.00 - $122,060.00

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:

September 10, 2026 - September 23, 2026

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

About Caterpillar, Inc

Progress Rail Services Corporation, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified suppliers of railroad and transit system products and services worldwide. Since its acquisition by Caterpillar Inc. in 2006, Progress Rail has used the Caterpillar international footprint to gain quick and widespread notice and approval across the globe. Product technology, reliability and durability, along with legendary aftermarket parts and service support, have been their keys to success. Caterpillar is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines and industrial gas turbines. The technology and world reach of Caterpillar, combined with the service standard and historical reliability of Progress Rail, ensures their products and services make a growing impact on the world rail industry. With their acquisition of Electro-Motive Diesel (EMD), Progress Rail is the world's largest builder of diesel-electric locomotives for all commercial railroad applications including freight, intercity passenger, commuter, switching, industrial and mining. EMD is also a global provider of diesel power engines for marine propulsion, offshore and land based oil well drilling rigs and stationary power generation. Electro-Motive is the only diesel engine manufacturer of its size to have produced more than 70,000 engines. This success stems from product reliability, serviceability, load acceptance capability, low operating costs and ease of maintenance with standardized components.

Caterpillar, Inc. Careers

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Learn more about Caterpillar, Inc
Size
107,700 employees
Market Cap
$125.3 billion
Industry
Net Income
$2.9 billion
Founded
1925
5 Year Trend
+5.8%
Revenue
$41.7 billion
NASDAQ

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