Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar•Sanford, NC

9h•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. Job Description: Caterpillar is seeking an Assembly Manufacturing Engineer in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in Compact Track Loader assembly. Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning in all aspects of production, cost, quality, and compliance to safety and environmental guidelines. What you can look forward to in this role: Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes (continuous improvement activities). Analyze requirements and make recommendations for facility systems, processes, training, equipment needs, and engineering product designs Complete both specialized and broad-based assignments / projects which may require collaboration and integration with other functions Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans Analyze, provide specifications and perform acquisition for new or replacement machine tools Perform capital forecasting correlation and reporting as it relates to new product introduction, product capacity increases, machine replacement and process continuous improvement Improve space utilization in manufacturing and office spaces Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes

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

A degree in an Engineering or Technical discipline
Prior experience working in a high-volume manufacturing environment
Experience with Creo, AutoCAD, and Geneo
A thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts (Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Quality Management Systems, etc.)
Project management experience and/or PMP certification
Lean Certification such as Six Sigma Green or Black Belt

Responsibilities

Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes (continuous improvement activities).
Analyze requirements and make recommendations for facility systems, processes, training, equipment needs, and engineering product designs
Complete both specialized and broad-based assignments / projects which may require collaboration and integration with other functions
Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans
Analyze, provide specifications and perform acquisition for new or replacement machine tools
Perform capital forecasting correlation and reporting as it relates to new product introduction, product capacity increases, machine replacement and process continuous improvement
Improve space utilization in manufacturing and office spaces
Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes