Sr Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar•Gardena, CA

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. About the Role : This position provides manufacturing engineering support for Turbomachinery components manufacturing at Solar Turbines’ Superior Gear facility. Responsibilities include detailed manufacturing planning, manufacturing process continuous improvement, first article proofing, tooling/fixture design, machine selection/requisition, process/quality control, and new product design and development support. The incumbent collaborates closely with fellow manufacturing engineers, design engineering, operations, quality, supply chain, planning, and facility engineering. As Solar upgrades its ERP and implements MES (manufacturing execution system), the position will be supporting Solar production system migration from paper-based manual process to online manufacturing plan, standard work, parts tracking, data entry, and quality control.

Requirements

3+ year of manufacturing engineering experience.
Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline.
Excellent communication, collaborative, initiative, and problem solving skills.
Willing to support production schedules, and be able to perform with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Precision components manufacturing experiences, like turning/milling, and grinding, especially gears and shafts
6 Sigma and Lean process training and project experiences
Working experiences with CMM, NDT, solid modelling, machine CNC control, and NC programming
Knowledge and experience with MES

Responsibilities

Develop detailed parts and assembly manufacturing plans and process requirements/operation instructions
Select/design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and develop optical inspection process (3D scan, etc.)
Lead production quality investigation, resolution, and improvement, using statistical tools, like Minitab for GR&R, SPC, and Cpk analysis
Support new product development for manufacturability
Create overhaul parts inspection and remanufacturing plans
Support supply chain quality resolution and improvement
Drive continuous process improvement
Define capital needs/requirements and procure machine and equipment