Manufacturing Engineering Technician III (1st Shift)

Caterpillar Inc.•Corinth, MS

1d•$29 - $37•Onsite

About The Position

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician III for their Corinth, MS facility. This role supports the Manufacturing Engineers in meeting production Value Stream goals by assisting with project implementation and daily operations. The technician will help develop print packages for RFQ's, tooling and fixturing, complete CI cards, create and maintain Standard Work and other ETQ documentation, and assist with plant layouts and related tasks. The position emphasizes attention to detail, self-motivation, and teamwork, with expectations for cross-training in other operational areas to enhance flexibility.

Requirements

5+ years in a Caterpillar Remanufacturing facility OR an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing related field
Experience reading and understanding blueprints
Experience reading and understanding precision gauges and/or torque devices
Experience with process flow diagrams, control plans, and PFMEAs
Experience troubleshooting and resolving problems, recognizing the need for support and creating teams to accomplish tasks, if necessary
High proficiency of PC skills including Microsoft office applications

Nice To Haves

Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing or engineering related field
Currently enrolled in or desire to pursue additional education in a manufacturing related field
2+ years of experience working with bill of materials and engine assembly or diesel mechanics
Strong Diesel Engine Background and Understanding of how to build diesel engines from 7L up to C175-20
Diesel Engine Test Experience
Experience with CAD software (AutoAutoCAD, Creo, etc.)
Tooling/fixturing design experience
Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
High degree of accountability for product and processes
Process improvement experience

Responsibilities

Troubleshooting of engine test
Ability to run and diagnose test cells
Support NPI and implementation of updated processes
Support installation and run-off of new equipment
Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems or other issues related to NPI
Trial and runoff of new tools and associated training of group leaders and operators
Investigation and implementation of VS CI cards
Assist in troubleshooting equipment problems
Manage Suppliers for the fabrication of lifting devices, tooling, and fixturing
Create and update standard work, safe operating procedures, control plans and SFMEA documentation
Evaluating and updating standard work, process flow, control plan, FMEA documents
Interfacing with operations and other cross functional groups in addition to engineering team members
Determine and perform root cause corrective analyses and actions
Assembly tooling and fixture design
Assist with torque tooling implementation
MES work instructions / MBOM improvements
Create tooling drawings and plant layouts in AutoCAD
Purchase needed tooling and supplies through Caterpillar’s Purchase Order System
Attend and actively participate in safety and team meetings
Attend and actively participate in LEAN events and workshops