Manufacturing Engineer - Process Improvement and Technical Support

Career Area

Manufacturing

Job Description

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Role Definition

Provides support and guidance on all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Engineer position works both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning throughout a manufacturing facility.

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, manufacturing operations and state of the art machines.

Job Duties/Responsibilities May Include, But Are Not Limited To

• Virtual Build for Process planning
• Equipment selection and Establishing assembly process after test and after paint.
• Capability to establish finish line equipment’s.
• Establish and maintain paint process with controls that are aligned with the CAV paint requirements.
• Added advantage if the incumbent has worked on scoping and establishing any new paint line with continuous line paint process.
• Establish and maintain Assembly process before and after paint
• Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.
• Manage projects to ensure efficient and cost effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Providing manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
• Develop new production methods using lean engineering fundamentals.
• Implementing standard APQP process, process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work instruction and checklist.
• Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans.
• Improve space utilization in the shop floor.
• Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.
  
  

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical Engineering)
• Minimum of 6 years’ experience in manufacturing engineering
• Experience in Continuous line assembly and paint process.
• Working Knowledge on Team Center, Virtual Build, MES and SAP.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts with emphasis in engine assembly, engine and paint processes.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Working Knowledge on Equipment selection and Establishing Paint line and controls
  
  

Additional Info

• Office Model - This position requires the employee to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.
  
  

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates

November 27, 2025 - December 11, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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