Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Caterpillar Inc.•North Little Rock, AR

1d•$112,710 - $169,060

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 seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in North Little Rock, AR. In this role, you will collaborate and manage a team responsible for maintaining and improving processes and systems required for the manufacturing of the products produced in the value stream. Further you will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures and equipment needs based on manufacturing requirements What you can look forward to in this role:

Requirements

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 Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
5 to 8 years of strong technical and analytical development and ability to deliver results that contribute to business success.

Nice To Haves

Project management experience.
A thorough knowledge of planning systems, manufacturing operations, facilities, methods, and tooling.
Analytical ability as well as communication skills.
Previous supervisory experience.
Experience with Caterpillar Paving Equipment and Processes.

Responsibilities

Manage a team of technical support personnel responsible for troubleshooting prime product and support of manufacturing processes.
Responsible for tool design, manufacturing processing, part replenishment & presentation, cost estimating and requires the coordination of all disciplines that support the value stream.
Responsible for assigned manufacturing area and through staff support, provide tooling, machines, processes, and equipment to complete the operation and meet department objectives.
Coordinate the process changes to provide the safest, efficient, and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.
Ensure optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, equipment, etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements.
Establish standards and work with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment, etc.
Ensure implementation of modern technology and follow to determine effectiveness of equipment and systems.
Coordinate process enhancement and to improve safety, quality, and production demands.
Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing work of subordinates is required.