Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

2d•$89,210 - $133,810•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Assembly at the North Little Rock facility in Arkansas. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance of processes and tooling.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline OR equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence of significant engineering and/or operational experience related to automation and manufacturing.
Technical expertise in the latest manufacturing technologies such as AI, automation, and robotics. Hands-on experience with equipment setup, diagnostics, and optimization with the ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions.
Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies in a production environment.
Expertise in manufacturing safety related to automation, knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods and technology and the ability to execute, plan and manage the manufacturing assembly process.
Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills, with experience in evaluating options, predicting impact, and advising others.

Nice To Haves

Experience with 3D modeling programs (NX or Creo)
Experience with automation of assembly processes
Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Proficient with all Microsoft Office 365 products
Experience with SAP
Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data to make informed decisions

Responsibilities

Creating and maintaining work instructions, tool lists, inspection guides, Control Plans, PFMEAs and SFMEAs for automation and other manufacturing processes.
Support new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts around people, quality, velocity, and cost for assembly processes.
Drive continuous improvement initiatives participating in Lean Manufacturing projects and 5S improvements.
Engages in creative problem-solving to address operational issues, including ergonomics and safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns related to automation and other manufacturing processes.
Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects, ensuring efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
Provide manufacturing technical support in process controls for assembly and other manufacturing processes.
Monitor and improve equipment reliability by identifying and addressing problem areas, performing root cause analysis, and being the technical expert for the value stream.
Ensures compliance with all manufacturing standards, procedures, and safety guidelines, including both Caterpillar and OSHA compliant procedures.