Manufacturing Project Engineer

Caterpillar•Peoria, IL

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 is seeking multiple Manufacturing Project Engineers to join our Earthmoving Division in Peoria, Illinois. These high-impact roles will lead large-scale manufacturing projects focused on improving safety, quality, velocity, and costs. Opportunities exist supporting both Machine Cab Manufacturing Programs and Fabrication Manufacturing Programs across four Earthmoving Division product groups. This role offers significant visibility, cross-functional leadership opportunities, and the ability to influence the future of Caterpillar manufacturing operations.

Requirements

Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.
Computer-Aided Design & Engineering: Knowledge of tools and techniques of specialized graphics programs; ability to produce, analyze, simulate and test process designs.
Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.

Nice To Haves

Experience leading manufacturing, operations, or engineering projects.
Experience in heavy equipment, automotive, aerospace, or industrial manufacturing environments.
Extensive experience integrating machine manufacturability into Caterpillar’s advance technology strategy.
Broad expertise in manufacturing systems, including Global Teamcenter Manufacturing.
Advanced automation and data analytics knowledge.
Capital project management experience.
Supplier development experience.
Six Sigma, Lean, or Continuous Improvement certifications.
Experience working across global manufacturing organizations.

Responsibilities

Leading enterprise-level manufacturing projects supporting all four Earthmoving Division product groups.
Driving the adoption of modern manufacturing systems, digital manufacturing technologies, and common manufacturing standards across multiple facilities.
Serving as a key member of Concurrent Product and Process Design (CPPD) organization, connecting engineering, manufacturing, and operations teams to improve product manufacturability and operational readiness.
Partnering with design engineering teams to integrate manufacturing requirements into product and process development.
Leading Design for Modern Manufacturing initiatives; including common parts design, connected manufacturing digital thread, work instruction authoring, smart tooling and fixture design, and advanced assembly & fabrication technologies.
Supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs and the successful integration of emerging technologies into Earthmoving Division manufacturing operations.
Collaborating with manufacturing, engineering, and operations leaders across Earthmoving Division facilities globally.
Driving manufacturing innovation associated with machine cab systems, fabrication processes, automation, robotics, and digital manufacturing factory initiatives.