Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•Pontiac, IL

11d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer provides support and guidance on production, costs, quality, safety compliance, and environmental requirements for assembly and testing. The role supports the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities, and works to improve manufacturing equipment and processes.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering, Engineering Technology, or equivalent experience is desired.
Basic knowledge of decision-making processes, tools, and techniques, and the ability to analyze situations and reach productive decisions using informed judgment.
Working knowledge of engineering processes, techniques, and methods in a manufacturing environment, and the ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes safely.
Basic knowledge of lean manufacturing philosophy, principles, and implementation approaches, with the ability to apply them to production and management processes.
Working knowledge of product manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes, and the ability to execute, plan, manage, and monitor manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques, and the ability to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems.

Nice To Haves

Recent December 2026 graduates will be considered.
Engineering, assembly, or manufacturing internship experience.

Responsibilities

Participate in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.
Monitor equipment and process reliability, identify problem areas, and address them.
Analyze engineering change notices, determine part or process changes, and initiate and implement those changes.
Provide engineering support for the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.