Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar•Pontiac, IL

20h•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. Role Definition: Provides engineering support across manufacturing operations to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable production processes. The Manufacturing Engineer works with operations, quality, and support teams to maintain and improve equipment performance, implement process changes, and support new product introduction. This role is responsible for monitoring process performance, resolving technical issues, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, cost, and delivery.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (Engineering preferred) or equivalent experience.
Familiarity with quality and manufacturing systems (e.g., control plans, PFMEAs, process documentation).
Ability to collaborate effectively with operations and cross-functional teams.
Working knowledge of both soft and hard manufacturing processes.
Experience supporting production processes in a manufacturing environment.
Comfortable working on the shop floor for extended periods, supporting operations.
Extensive knowledge of decision-making processes and associated tools and techniques; ability to analyze complex, ambiguous situations, synthesize multiple data sources, and consistently make high-quality decisions based on informed judgment that drive effective business outcomes.
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

Experience supporting machining, assembly, or automated manufacturing processes in a production environment.
Demonstrated ability to lead or influence process improvements beyond assigned responsibilities.
Experience applying structured problem-solving methods to resolve recurring production issues.
Experience supporting equipment improvements, installations, or process changes from concept through implementation.
Ability to prioritize work and manage multiple issues in a fast-paced production environment.

Responsibilities

Support manufacturing operations by improving process capability, equipment reliability, and product quality.
Participate in identifying and implementing processes improvements.
Monitor process performance and equipment reliability; identify and address problem areas through structured problem solving.
Analyze engineering change notices and implement required process or part changes.
Provide engineering support for planning, development, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment and processes.
Develop and maintain work instructions, control plans, and process documentation to ensure standardization and compliance.
Support new product introduction activities to ensure manufacturability and stable launch performance.
Participate in continuous improvement initiatives (lean, waste reduction, problem solving) to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost.
Work with internal teams and suppliers to implement process improvements and resolve technical issues.
Ensure compliance with safety, environmental, and manufacturing standards.