Aftertreatment Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Caterpillar•Pontiac, IL
•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical expertise to design all aspects of production, costs, quality, safety-guideline compliance, and environmental requirements for aftertreatment manufacturing processes involving large-engine catalytic converters. The position identifies and implements enhancements to complex manufacturing equipment and processes, monitors equipment and process reliability, and addresses problem areas. It also provides direct supervision, coaching, and development for operations technical staff and support areas, and leads engineering support for the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities. The role is based on-site five days a week at Caterpillar’s Pontiac, Illinois facility. Domestic relocation is provided. Domestic travel of up to 5% is required; some international travel is possible. Visa sponsorship is not provided.

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechanical, or Design) or a related discipline.
  • Working knowledge of collaborative automation techniques and processes, including the ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.
  • Working knowledge of engineering processes, techniques, and methods in a manufacturing environment, including the ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes, and the ability to execute, plan, manage, and monitor manufacturing processes.
  • Working knowledge of problem-solving approaches and tools, with the ability to address organizational, operational, or process problems in diverse situations.
  • Working knowledge of project-management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and using technical and administrative resources efficiently.
  • Working knowledge of welding fabrication.
  • Expert knowledge of print reading (GD&T).

Nice To Haves

  • Proficiency with Creo CAD software.
  • Experience with steel cutting and forming processes.
  • Experience in tool design.

Responsibilities

  • Identify and implement enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
  • Monitor sophisticated equipment and process reliability, identifying and addressing problem areas.
  • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development for operations technical staff and support areas.
  • Lead engineering support for planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

Benefits

  • Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
  • Paid time off, including vacation, holidays, and volunteer time.
  • 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.
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