Manufacturing Engineering Technician III

Caterpillar Inc. • Corinth, MS

1d • 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 REMANUFACTURING Do you have a passion for helping customers and supporting a sustainable solution? Since 1973, Cat Reman has helped bring the value at the core of every Cat product back to life. Customers look to us to provide a high-quality solution that is good for their business - and promotes sustainability. It's important to us to deliver. Our team is full of industry leaders. Together, following common values, we share a passion for delivering sustainability benefits that help the company contribute to a circular economy. It’s rewarding work, with an inspiring team, where every contribution matters. Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineering Technician III position located in the Corinth, MS facility. This position will ensure production Value Stream goals are met in PQVC by providing support for the Manufacturing Engineers in the execution of project implementation and daily support of the Operations team as warranted. The candidate will assist the Engineers in developing print packages for RFQ’s, tooling and fixturing, CI card completion, Standard Work and other ETQ documentation creation and maintenance, plant layouts and related tasks as needed.

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 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
• Working knowledge of EPIX/PRWB
• Working knowledge of MES/Pinpoint
• Working knowledge of Caterpillar tool crib and LMS inventory systems
• Working knowledge of purchasing systems (NextGen / Guided Buy)
• Experience with capital project execution and implementation
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.)
• Tooling/fixturing design experience
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills
• High degree of accountability for product and processes

Responsibilities

• 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
• Expected to 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

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay rate of $28.60 (pay negotiations based on skills/experience)
• Work Hours: 6am-4pm 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime
• 80 hours of vacation with an additional 3 days (hours dependent on work schedule) of Paid Time Off (PTO) (all prorated based on hire date)
• 10 Paid holidays
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas
• 100% 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment
• Health, dental, vision, & life insurance offered on day 1 of employment
• Potential annual performance increase
• Clean/safe work environment
• Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs)
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree