Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar•Pontiac, IL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manufacturing Engineer provides technical expertise to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations, and sophisticated machines. This staff-level specialist supports a technical phase of planning, including planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, manufacturing processes, assembly, and capital projects. The role develops and manages manufacturing and assembly projects, supports department budgets and capital forecasts, and administers the assembly NPI process to help ensure engineering drawings are released and processed in time for builds. It creates and implements APQP and safety FMEA for new equipment and processes, supporting a smooth transition from NPI to full production. The engineer addresses operational issues involving ergonomics and safety, efficiency, bottlenecks, and quality, and collaborates with suppliers to develop cost-effective systems and processes. The position supports the application, procurement, processing, installation, and capability of assembly and test processes and equipment. It also designs and implements manufacturing-system integration, including factory-control software, scheduling, simulation, and systems applications; integrates automation into existing equipment; and collaborates with metrology engineering on advanced gaging solutions. Additional responsibilities include process control and internal certification, and coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls, and related equipment. This role is based on-site five days a week at Caterpillar's Pontiac, Illinois facility and involves 25% domestic and international travel. Domestic relocation is available. Visa sponsorship is not available.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology, or equivalent experience.
Working knowledge of decision-making processes and tools, with the ability to analyze situations and reach informed, productive decisions.
Working knowledge of engineering processes, techniques, and methods in a manufacturing environment, including the ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems, and processes safely.
Working knowledge of product manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes, and the ability to plan, manage, monitor, and execute manufacturing processes.
Working knowledge of project management strategies and tactics, including planning, organizing, monitoring, and controlling projects and resources.
Prior project management experience.
Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, soft and hard machining, and CAD software.

Nice To Haves

Automation system experience, including PLCs and robots used in assembly and deburring.
Previous CNC machine-tool process experience.
Experience with grinding and honing processes.
Diesel and fuel system experience.
Supplier collaboration and management experience.
APQP experience.
Knowledge of 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts.
End-of-line (EOL) testing and analysis experience.

Responsibilities

Develop, analyze, and manage manufacturing and assembly projects.
Assist in developing department capital and expense budgets and maintain the department capital forecast.
Administer the assembly NPI process to ensure engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI builds.
Create and implement APQP and safety FMEA for new equipment and processes to support the transition from NPI to full production.
Solve operational issues involving ergonomics and safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns.
Work with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects that deliver efficient, cost-effective systems and processes for producing quality products.
Provide for the application, procurement, processing, installation, and capability of assembly and test processes and equipment.
Design, develop, and implement manufacturing-system integration, including factory-control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems applications.
Design and integrate automation into existing manufacturing equipment.
Work with the metrology engineer to develop advanced gaging solutions for new and existing products to improve quality.
Provide manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
Coordinate the purchase and application of machine tools, controls, and related equipment to promote efficient and economical operations.
Support or apply manufacturing concepts, soft and hard machining, and CAD software.