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Job Description:

Caterpillar’s Resource Industries Operations and Products Division is currently seeking a Manufacturing Engineer for its Decatur facility. In this role you will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning throughout a manufacturing facility.



Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze requirements and make recommendations for facility systems, processes, training, equipment needs, and engineering product designs


• Complete both specialized and broad-based assignments / projects which may require collaboration and integration with other functions


• Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans


• Analyze, provide specifications, and acquire new or replacement equipment


• Perform capital forecasting correlation and reporting as it relates to new product introduction, product capacity increases, equipment replacement and continuous process improvement


• Improve Value Stream metrics by defining and implementing process improvement activities


• Identify Root Causes and implement Corrective Actions to address Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost opportunities identified through projects, CI Cards, or CPI/BIQ issues


• Improve space utilization in manufacturing and office spaces


• Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes

Basic Qualifications:

• Associates degree from an accredited college or university


• 5+ years of manufacturing experience


• In lieu of a degree, 10+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment

Top Candidates will also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or manufacturing-related discipline


• 3 years of experience working on a Manufacturing Engineering team


• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers


• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts


• Outstanding communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills


• Experience working in MES-A and CAPP+


• 2+ years of NPI experience


• 2+ years of capital project experience


• Experience working with Lower Powertrain components

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