Manufacturing Engineering Technician - 1st Shift

Caterpillar Inc.•Seguin, TX

4d•$22 - $29

About The Position

Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests, and manufactures engines from 0.5 to 18 liters for Caterpillar machines and thousands of other applications. IPSD is preparing green energy solutions as part of Caterpillar’s sustainability focus. The Manufacturing Engineering Technician I supports production of C13 diesel engines by helping improve quality, velocity, safety, and cost. The role provides technical support through data analysis, investigation, problem solving, and process validation, and works with engineers and production teams to help ensure safe, smooth operations in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with overtime as required. Relocation assistance and visa sponsorship are not available. Candidates must successfully complete background, drug, and medical screening. Any offer is conditioned on successfully completing a drug screen.

Requirements

At least 2 years of manufacturing experience, or a 2-year degree in lieu of experience.
Experience reading blueprints and reviewing 3D models.
Experience with assembly processes, best practices, test processes, and validation for product manufacturing.
Experience using basic inspection equipment such as calipers, micrometers, and depth gauges.
Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to sit or stand for prolonged periods.
Ability to perform repetitive operations.
Ability to lift up to 35 lbs.
Successfully complete background, drug, and medical screening.

Nice To Haves

Intermediate proficiency using ERP/PLM systems such as PLEX, Teamcenter, and MAMM.
Familiarity with data collection systems such as Quality WorX and Tools Talk.
Experience with Six Sigma or Lean as a contributing team member, or a Green Belt Certification.
Experience in quality control within a metal or alloy manufacturing facility.
Diesel engine assembly experience in a leadership role, such as team lead, project lead, or lean lead.
Ability to be a self-starter and aptitude to learn.
Resumes are highly encouraged.

Responsibilities

Provide technical support through data analysis, problem solving, and Caterpillar Production Systems (CPS).
Assist and support process improvement teams.
Assist and provide feedback to team leaders, including action-plan follow-up and use of Six Sigma, lean manufacturing methodology, and CPS.
Identify and track key metrics related to the assigned department or function.
Assist with process improvement opportunities and continuously review plant operations to keep the team focused on priorities and improvement objectives.
Monitor and follow up on process improvement initiatives to ensure improvements are sustained.
Perform audits to ensure materials, processes, and tools conform to quality standards.
Assist with resolving CPS Continuous Improvement cards (CI Cards).
Follow standard operating procedures and area-specific work instructions.
Provide supervisors and managers with information about processes within the assigned area.
Lead and facilitate small business team activities within the assigned work area.
Investigate and resolve manufacturing engineering-related line calls.
Lead, investigate, and resolve CI Cards issued to manufacturing engineering.
Lead, investigate, and resolve Manufacturing Engineering BIQ defects and other quality improvement initiatives, such as CCN, CIA, and CAR.
Participate in and support engineers with Standard Work, SFMEA, and PFMEA activities.
Represent manufacturing engineering at Small Business Team and Go-&-See meetings.
Edit assembly work instructions as directed by manufacturing engineers.
Perform other duties as assigned.