Fabrications Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

15d•$81,370 - $122,060•Onsite

About The Position

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. Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will assist with technical analysis of manufacturing processes in all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing. What you can look forward to in this role: Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes (continuous improvement activities). Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas. Providing coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas. Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

Requirements

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

Nice To Haves

The ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling designs, and geometric drawings.
Experience with Creo, AutoCad, and Romer Arm
A thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts (Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Quality Management Systems, etc.)
Experience with developing and validating specifications for Machining Process.
Project management experience
Lean Certification such as Six Sigma Green or Black Belt
A degree in an Engineering discipline

Responsibilities

Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes (continuous improvement activities).
Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.
Providing coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.
Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.