Manufacturing Project Engineer

Job Description

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.

Manufacturing

Supports process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing.

• Providing technical expertise and guidance in major foundry pattern and tooling projects, working with internal and external suppliers to support and improve foundry casting designs.
• Implementing NPI and CPI for castings.
• Communicating with design engineering, operations, and quality to implement and improve casting designs.
• Providing guidance to manufacturing engineers and operators in order to develop high quality products and processes.
• Previous 3D modeling or CAD experience.

• Problem Solving:
  Working knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Lean Manufacturing:
  Working knowledge of the philosophy, principles, and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
• Project Management:
  Basic knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Manufacturing Best Practices and Standards:
  Basic knowledge of best practices and standards for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of the design, production, and distribution of manufacturing products; ability to create and implement best practices and standards for various casting processes and activities.
• Manufacturing Process Design and Development:
  Basic knowledge of how to develop or design a manufacturing process; ability to establish and determine which processes and parameters should be chosen to improve functionality and costs.
• Change Control – MFG:
  Basic knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified, evaluated, approved, monitored, and documented; ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively.

• Previous foundry tooling experience.
• High-level proficiency in Microsoft Excel, with the ability to effectively leverage spreadsheets to support production reporting and operational decision-making.
• Experience with MAGMA casting simulations (hybrid position of simulation and tooling project engineer experience).

• This position is in Mapleton, IL.
• 1st shift day/hours are Monday–Friday.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
• A closer look into the Mapleton Facility:

$ – $. 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.

• 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

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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