Career Area:Manufacturing
Job Description:Job SummaryThe Manufacturing Engineer provides the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines. This is a staff position which is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the planning function and which generally falls within the major areas: planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, manufacturing processes, assembly, capital projects, etc.
What you will do:• Develops, analyzes, and manages Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets. Maintains the department capital forecast.
• Administers the assembly NPI process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build.
• Create and implement APQP and SFMEA (Safety) for new equipment and process. To provide a smooth transition from NPI to full production for Operation.
• Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.
• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Provides the application, procurement, processing, installation, and capability of assembly and test processes and equipment.
• Designs, develops, and implements the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems application. EOL testing and analysis experience a plus.
• Design and integrate automation it existing manufacturing equipment.
• Work with Metrology engineer to some up with advance gage solutions for new and existing product to improve the quality.
• Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
• Coordinates the purchase and application of machine tools, controls, and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and= economy of operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, Soft and Hard machining, CAD software
• Prior Project Management experience
Degree Requirement:Bachelor's degree in engineering or industrial technology or equivalent experience
What you will have:Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Manufacturing Processes: Working knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Project Management: Working knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Top candidates will possess:• Automation system experience including PLCs and robots used in assembly, deburring.
• Previous machine tools process (CNC) experience
• Grinding and Honing processes
• Diesel and fuel system experience
• Supplier collaboration and management experience
• APQP experience
• 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts
Additional Information:• This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the Pontiac, IL facility.
• Domestic relocation provided
• Visa sponsorship is NOT provided
• Travel - 25% both domestic and international
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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:November 2, 2026 - November 15, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
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