Caterpillar, Inc

Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar, Inc$89K — $133K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in machining and manufacturing engineering.
  • Technical expertise in machining technologies and automation processes.
  • Hands-on experience with equipment setup, diagnostics, and optimization.
  • Knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles and methodologies.
  • Strong critical thinking and decision-making skills.

Responsibilities

  • Oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of Machining Centers.
  • Create and maintain work instructions, inspection guides, and Control Plans.
  • Support new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.
  • Drive Lean Manufacturing projects and participate in 5S improvements.
  • Engage in creative problem-solving for operational issues and efficiency improvements.
  • Collaborate with suppliers to develop cost-effective manufacturing processes.
  • Monitor equipment reliability and perform root cause analysis.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off plan including vacation and holidays.
  • 401(k) savings plans with company match.
  • Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs) and Health Savings Account (HSA).
  • Career development opportunities and tuition reimbursement.
Full Job Description
Career Area:
Manufacturing

Job Description:

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Machining at the North Little Rock facility in Arkansas. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance Machining Centers and new manufacturing processes. This position requires experience in machining and manufacturing engineering.

What you can look forward to in this role:
• Creating and maintaining work instructions, tool lists, inspection guides, Control Plans, PFMEAs and SFMEAs for automation and other manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts around people, quality, velocity, and cost for large fabrications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives participating in Lean Manufacturing projects and 5S improvements.
• Engages in creative problem-solving to address operational issues, including ergonomics and safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns related to automation and other manufacturing processes.
• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects, ensuring efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Provide manufacturing technical support in process controls for machining and other manufacturing process for large fabrications.
• Monitor and improve equipment reliability by identifying and addressing problem areas, performing root cause analysis, and being the technical expert for the value stream.
• Develop and optimize machining programs using siemens controls and PAMA machining centers.
• Ensures compliance with all manufacturing standards, procedures, and safety guidelines, including both Caterpillar and OSHA compliant procedures.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
• Hands-on experience with equipment setup, diagnostics, and optimization.
• Manufacturing Equipment: Technical expertise in machining technologies: Experience in deploying machine programs aswell as finding and implementing the latest technologies in machining to the facility.
• Lean Manufacturing: Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies in a production environment.
• Manufacturing Safety: Expertise in manufacturing safety related to automation and other manufacturing processes for large fabrications, including performing inspections.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills, with experience in evaluating options, predicting impact, and advising others.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:
  • Experience with 3D modeling programs (NX or Creo)
  • Experience with Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)
  • Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
  • Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.
  • Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
  • Proficient with all Microsoft Office 365 products.
  • Experience with SAP.
  • Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data for make informed resolution


ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:
• This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the North Little Rock, AR facility.

Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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:
July 23, 2026 - August 6, 2026

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.

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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
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