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Role Definition

The Manufacturing Engineer (Tool Design Expert) 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 of planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, machine shop, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed.

What you will do

• Coordinates Design, test, build, run-off and application of jigs and fixtures with design engineering and production teams.

• Develops, analyzes and manages Manufacturing/ Tool Design Projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets.  Aids in maintaining the department capital forecast.

• Work assignments may be specialized in nature for tooling but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project.

• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.

• Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.

• Designs, develops and implements the integration of manufacturing systems as they relate to tooling in both machining and assembly value steams.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience desired.

What must you must have (skills)

• 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.

• Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.

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

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

• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

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

• Problem Management Process - MFG: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.

Top Candidates will also have

• Appropriate technical or university degree combined with 5 - 7 years of appropriate manufacturing experience or a minimum of 10 years as a Manufacturing Engineer experience.

• Experience within machine shop, gage design and other manufacturing.

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts

• Experience leading drivetrain capital projects, layout improvements, working with contractors and other manufacturing related project management.

• Experience with manufacturing support activities including test and validation of complex assembly processes.

• Experience within electric drive system manufacturing development.

Additional Information

• This posting will close on 8/10/2026 at 11:59 p.m.

• The location for this position will be onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK).

• Relocation assistance NOT is available for this position.

• Sponsorship is NOT available. 

• This position may require less than 10% travel

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

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