Manufacturing Project Engineer

** Career Area:*
* Manufacturing

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* Job Description:

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* ** 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.

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* Job Summary:

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* The Manufacturing Project Engineer plays a key role in advancing operational performance by driving improvements in manufacturing processes, safety, and overall efficiency. This position partners closely with cross‑functional teams to lead initiatives that enhance production operations and support a safe, high‑performing work environment.

In this role, you will support development of modern manufacturing capabilities aligned with Enterprise Capability Owners, with a strong focus on operational excellence systems including implementation of safety controls and sustainable modern manufacturing solutions. You will collaborate across engineering, operations, and support teams to ensure alignment and successful execution of projects while maintaining an enterprise point of view on safety and continuous improvement.

By combining technical expertise with a collaborative mindset, you will help strengthen manufacturing processes, support operational goals, and contribute to a culture of safety and performance excellence.

** What You Will Do*
* + Research, develop, and deploy  
** physical automation technologies
** to improve manufacturing process capability, efficiency, quality, and cost

+ Support projects across  
** robotics, automation systems, asset connectivity, machine learning, and vision‑based manufacturing applications*
* + Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment to identify  
** automation opportunities, gaps, and improvement potential*
* + Design, develop, test, and validate automation concepts, prototypes, and pilot systems prior to production deployment

+ Support  
** installation, commissioning, ramp‑up, and stabilization
** of automation equipment in manufacturing and supplier environments

+ Apply structured problem‑solving techniques to identify root causes and develop modern manufacturing capabilities addressing  
** Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost*
* + Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and results to Enterprise Capability Owners (ECOs) **, operations, leadership, suppliers, and internal customers*
* + Deploy technical strategies, provide technical guidance and mentoring to pilot locations for modern manufacturing solutions

** Education Requirement*
* + Bachelor's degree in  
** mechanical engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Robotics Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Electrical Engineering** , or a related discipline or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise.

** What Skills You Will Have*
* ** Technical Troubleshooting:*
* + Diagnose and resolve technical issues across manufacturing processes, equipment, and production systems.

+ Conduct root cause analysis using structured problem‑solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, RCCA) to address and prevent recurring issues.

+ Analyze production data and system performance to identify failures, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities.

+ Collaborate with cross‑functional teams (engineering, maintenance, operations) to implement corrective actions and sustainable solutions.

+ Support troubleshooting during new product introductions and process changes to ensure smooth and stable operations.

** Decision Making & Critical Thinking:*
* + Applies structured decision‑making techniques

+ Identifies, organizes, and evaluates relevant data and alternatives

+ Assesses risks and tradeoffs impacting manufacturing performance

** Engineering - MFG:*
* + Assists with manufacturing problem resolution and supports drafting engineering specifications and standard practices.

+ Works with routine manufacturing engineering tools, equipment, and…