Manufacturing Engineer, Generator Testing

Caterpillar•Seguin, TX

2d•$89,210 - $133,810•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. About IPSD Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future. Job Summary IPSD is seeking a highly skilled Manufacturing Engineer to support generator testing across units ranging from 35kW to 850kW. In this role, you will lead process improvements, troubleshooting, and system optimization while driving continuous improvement, root cause analysis, and capital project execution. You will provide technical expertise in electrical systems and ensure production meets targets for cost, quality, safety, and environmental compliance. This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on reliability, efficiency, and overall operational performance.

Requirements

Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
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
Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process
Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of methods, tools, and equipment used to test function and performance on mechanical and electrical systems; ability to plan, execute, and analyze test activities to validate product performance and reliability
Knowledge of control systems, PLCs, and automated equipment; ability to interpret, configure, and troubleshoot controls and integrate automation solutions to improve safety and operational efficiency
Knowledge of electrical and mechanical systems and diagnostic techniques; ability to identify, isolate, and resolve equipment or process issues across a variety of components and systems

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and manage manufacturing and test cell engineering projects
Troubleshoot day-to-day process problems with testing equipment and generators, initiate solutions, and establish root cause corrective actions to ensure practical assembly and testing processes are in place
Determine and design testing processes utilizing industry best practices that align with the process takt time to produce high quality generators safely with the desired throughput
Lead and support continuous improvement activities impacting assembly, audit validation, ISO requirements and root cause analysis
Engage in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/safety, process efficiency improvements utilizing project methodologies (E.g., 6 Sigma Green Belt), process bottlenecks, and quality (E.g., Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA))
Coordinate and lead tool design reviews, manufacturing processes, cost estimates, systems planning, layout, standards, and releasing with stakeholders, including estimates, acquisitions, fabrication, and repair
Analyze engineering change notices, determine part or process changes, initiate, and implement changes
Work with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage capital projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes are implemented to produce quality products
Analyze and recommend current and future systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs based upon understanding and user communication
Determine new equipment acceptability based on usage requirements and recommend modifications or revisions as necessary
Support the assembly process, including New Product Introduction (NPI), to ensure that processes and changes are designed for manufacturability and released on time
Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties