Manufacturing Project Engineer

Overview

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.

The Manufacturing Project Engineer role is an important function within US Drivetrain
- Advanced Materials Technology. This team member will drive continuous improvement for Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost effectiveness. The selected candidate will manage projects including introducing new capital and new products into production. Additional responsibilities include leading teams to drive safety improvements in the US Drivetrain organization. While running improvement projects the candidate will interface with suppliers, customers, and internal process partners to maximize business results.

This position is in the Peoria Area working in Building KK.

• Troubleshoot technical challenges related to the manufacturing of drivetrain components ranging from dimensional nonconformances to metallurgical issues
• Provide guidance to manufacturing and operators to develop high quality components and safe processes
• Analyze current processes and propose future production methods or capital solutions to achieve Enterprise Capacity Requirements (ECR) planning for drivetrain components through the heat treatment value stream
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Supplier Introduction (NSI), and New Technology Introduction (NTI) related to the process of manufacturing drivetrain components
• Execute the capital process (Scope of Work / RFQ / RFI / Issue POs / supplier runoff / install equipment / validate process) including driving changes / improvements to deliver the safest solution for the business that meets customer needs

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Metallurgy) or equivalent experience desired

• 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
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Knowledge of the decision-making process and tools to analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment
• Engineering
  - Manufacturing:
  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 to achieve objectives
• Technical Troubleshooting:
  Knowledge of troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve issues on hardware, software, application, or operation

• Experience leading cross functional teams outside of direct reporting structure
• Experience with drivetrain components such as gears and shafts
• Experience with heat treatment of components including carburizing and press quenching
• Experience in manufacturing operations and process development/support
• Experience in managing capital projects
• Experience developing, executing, or supporting component manufacturing APQP activities including PFMEA, Control Plans, IPV, traceability, process monitoring and/or poka-yoke

• This posting will close on 7/10/2026 at 11:59 p.m.
• This position can be located onsite 5 days a week in East Peoria, IL (Building KK)
• Relocation assistance is available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT available
• This position may require less than 10% travel

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Posting Dates:
June 26, 2026 - July 10, 2026

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

Posting requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available. Visa Sponsorship is not available.