Aftertreatment Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Caterpillar Inc.•Pontiac, IL
•$97,530 - $146,290•Onsite

About The Position

Provides technical expertise to design all aspects of production, costs, quality, safety compliance, and environmental requirements for aftertreatment manufacturing processes, including large engine catalytic converters. The position identifies and implements enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing equipment and processes, monitors equipment and process reliability, addresses problem areas, and leads engineering support for planning, developing, operating, and maintaining equipment, processes, or facilities. It also provides direct supervision, coaching, and development for operations technical staff and support areas. 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 expected, and 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, with the ability to develop and deploy cobots for manufacturing automation.
  • Working knowledge of engineering processes, techniques, and methods in a manufacturing environment, including designing and implementing materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize objectives.
  • Working knowledge of manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes, and the ability to execute, plan, manage, and monitor the manufacturing process.
  • Working knowledge of problem-solving approaches and tools, with the ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.
  • 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 and 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, identify problem areas, and address them.
  • Provide direct supervision, coaching, and development for operations technical staff and support areas.
  • Lead engineering support for planning, developing, operating, and maintaining 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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