Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Caterpillar Inc.•Clayton, NC

1d•$89,210 - $133,810

About The Position

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Clayton, North Carolina. The role collaborates with the team to maintain and improve processes and systems used to manufacture products at the facility. It also analyzes and recommends current and future systems, procedures, and equipment needs based on manufacturing requirements. The Manufacturing Engineer performs technical analysis of manufacturing processes with a continuous-improvement focus, supports new product introduction programs, sets up and supports production routings in SAP, and designs and directs the acquisition of tooling and machines. The role troubleshoots daily process issues, develops solutions, monitors improvements, procures materials for manufacturing improvements through external suppliers, analyzes and deploys engineering change notices, responds to customer issues, and leads process improvements.

Requirements

Knowledge of engineering processes, techniques, and methods in a manufacturing environment, with the ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Knowledge of lean manufacturing philosophy, principles, and implementation approaches, with the ability to integrate and implement them in existing production and management processes.
Knowledge of problem-solving approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems, and the ability to apply them in diverse situations.
Knowledge of product manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes, and the ability to execute, plan, manage, and monitor the manufacturing process.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrated proficiency with SAP for production routings (CA02, CC02, CR02, etc.).
Experience with 3D modeling programs.
Experience with AutoCAD.
Experience with Engineering Team Center.
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts demonstrated through prior experience working in an equipment manufacturing environment.
Demonstrated proficiency using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
Good communication, interpersonal, and teamwork skills, including the ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.

Responsibilities

Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes through a continuous-improvement lens.
Support execution of NPI programs.
Set up and support production routings in SAP.
Design and direct the acquisition of necessary tooling and machines.
Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues, develop solutions, and monitor improvements.
Procure material related to manufacturing improvements through external suppliers.
Analyze and deploy engineering change notices.
Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements.