Manufacturing Engineer- Welding

Caterpillar Inc.•Green Valley, AZ

7d•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. Are you ready to engineer the future of heavy equipment? At Caterpillar’s Tucson Proving Ground, we don’t just build machines—we push the limits of innovation, durability, and performance. We’re looking for a hands-on problem solver who thrives in a dynamic environment and loves turning complex challenges into precision solutions.

Requirements

Manufacturing Processes: Strong background in welding, machining, and fabrication processes.
(AWS) Certified Welding Inspector credential.
CNC programming experience for mills, lathes, and fabrication equipment.
Proficient with 3D Modeling (Creo, Solidworks, Inventor)
Capacity Planning & Management: MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
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.
Passion for quality and continuous improvement.
Manufacturing Application Systems: Knowledge of company and industry databases and applications used in a manufacturing environment; ability to operate, maintain and update these systems.
Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
Foundation of Safety Problem Solving: 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

Bachelor’s Degree in Weld Engineering or Manufacturing Engineering.

Responsibilities

Lead Welding Excellence: Own all welding‑related activities, from process development to critical weld inspections using visual and NDT methods.
Master Machining & Fabrication: Design tooling, plan processes, and program CNC equipment for low‑volume, high‑mix projects across steel, aluminum, stainless, and non-metallic materials.
Troubleshoot: Solve machining and programming challenges to keep operations running smoothly.
Drive Projects Forward: Act as a project manager ensuring quality, speed, and client satisfaction every step of the way.