Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar•North Little Rock, AR

11d•$89,210 - $133,810•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. Caterpillar is hiring a Manufacturing Engineer for our North Little Rock, Arkansas location! Role Summary Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Engineers are responsible for designing, improving, and sustaining safe, high-quality, and efficient manufacturing processes that deliver value to our customers. The O150 Manufacturing Engineer operates with increased autonomy and ownership compared to entry‑level roles and is expected to lead process improvements, integrate digital and automation solutions, and proactively drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost performance across manufacturing operations. This role supports Caterpillar’s enterprise strategy by putting the customer first, improving employee safety, strengthening quality and reliability, and advancing lean, automation, and data‑driven manufacturing.

Requirements

Collaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Engineering - MFG : Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
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 Processes : Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Problem Solving : 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.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA): Knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or Engineering Technology (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Electrical, or related discipline).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with manufacturing systems and digital tools (e.g., SAP, MES, data analytics, automation or RPA concepts).
Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across functions.

Responsibilities

Design and improve manufacturing processes that protect employee safety , reduce ergonomic risk, and comply with all EHS requirements.
Ensure manufacturing processes consistently meet customer quality expectations , regulatory requirements, and Caterpillar standards.
Investigate quality issues, lead root cause analysis, and implement permanent corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
Lead the analysis, development, and implementation of manufacturing processes , tooling, equipment, and layouts.
Monitor process capability, equipment reliability, and throughput; identify gaps and implement improvements.
Own and execute engineering changes (ECNs) affecting manufacturing processes, tooling, and equipment.
Apply lean manufacturing principles to eliminate waste, improve flow, and increase overall equipment effectiveness (OEE).
Identify and execute cost reduction and productivity improvement opportunities without compromising safety or quality.
Support standard work development and sustainment across operations.
Identify opportunities to apply automation, digital tools, and data analytics to improve manufacturing performance.
Support or lead deployment of automation solutions, including RPA, equipment monitoring, and process controls , where applicable.
Use manufacturing systems and data (e.g., SAP, MES, equipment data) to support fact‑based decision making.
Partner with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain, Maintenance, Facilities, and Product Engineering to deliver integrated manufacturing solutions.
Provide technical coaching and guidance to operations and support teams.
Support new product introduction (NPI/NSI) and production readiness activities.