Manufacturing Engineer- Assembly Operations

Caterpillar Inc.•Sanford, NC

4d•$81,370 - $122,060•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar's Manufacturing Engineer (ME) position works both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in product manufacturing and provide analysis and recommendations for product design, current and future systems, procedures, training and equipment needs based on requirements. The exciting world of caterpillars building construction products division and the lean value stream approach are thriving in our Sanford, NC facility where we manufacture and assemble industry-leading products such as the Skid Steer Loader! If you are a dynamic trailblazer with exceptional performance and a focus on excellence, this is a great opportunity for you to join a global leader and put your talents to the test to accelerate your career. When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree (graduating in December 2026 is acceptable) in an Engineering related discipline
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
2 + years of engineering experience(Internships will be counted towards experience)
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Project management experience
Working knowledge of standard assembly tools and their applications
Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers

Nice To Haves

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.
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.

Responsibilities

Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions
Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machine
Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues, develops solutions, and monitors improvements
Monitor all exchange and in-house requirements
Procure material related to manufacturing improvements through external suppliers
Perform quality checks on machines
Analyze and deploys engineering change notices
Establish and maintain bill of materials and work orders
Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements
Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader
Working with planners and CI Techs (Continuous Improvement)
Lead line balancing activities to support line rate changes
Review blueprints