Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
Role Definition
Caterpillar's Integrated Drivetrain Energy Solutions (IDES) division is looking for multiple Manufacturing Engineers with expertise in Tool Design!! Come be apart of a growing team
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 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 11/4/2026 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:
$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
This position requires working onsite five days a week.
Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.
Posting Dates:
October 21, 2026 - November 4, 2026
Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
