Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer

Staff Engineer

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 Staff Engineer is responsible for leading and executing manufacturing-related projects while providing CNC programming support to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives. This role serves as a key link between engineering, manufacturing, and leadership to ensure projects are completed efficiently and processes are optimized. This role requires a balance of project leadership and hands-on technical capability to drive results in a manufacturing environment.

Project Management

• Lead and coordinate projects by defining scope, objectives, timelines, and deliverables.
• Manage day-to-day project execution, ensuring tasks are completed on schedule and aligned with priorities.
• Communicate project status, risks, and changes to stakeholders and leadership.
• Identify potential risks and implement mitigation plans to minimize impact on cost, quality, and delivery.

CNC Programming & Manufacturing Support

• Develop, modify, and optimize CNC programs to support production requirements.
• Partner with machinists and engineers to ensure programs meet quality, efficiency, and safety standards.
• Troubleshoot machining and process issues, implementing corrective actions to improve performance and reduce downtime.
• Support process validation and continuous improvement efforts through programming and technical expertise.

• Experience in project coordination, engineering, or a related manufacturing role.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement solutions.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy in technical work and documentation.
• Experience in Feature CAM, MasterCAM, Creo, and Six Sigma
• Experience with Microsoft Excel, Word, Teams, Outlook

• Experience with CNC programming and machining processes.
• Familiarity with project management and data analysis tools.
• Working knowledge of manufacturing principles, tooling, and shop practices.

For any position that will require you to work two or more hours per week on average within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County, please note that the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer.

Summary Pay Range: $77,264.00 - $

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.