Manufacturing Engineer

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you become part of a global team that cares not only about the work we do but also about each other. We are makers, problem solvers, and future world builders creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We turn progress and innovation into reality with our customers, wherever we work and live, building a better world for all to enjoy.

Provides technical expertise necessary to design all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

• Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes. Monitoring sophisticated equipment and process reliability to identify and address problem areas.
• Providing direct supervision, coaching, and development for operations technical staff and support areas.
• Leading engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.
• Managing new capital projects with suppliers and internal Caterpillar systems.

• Degree or equivalent experience desired.

• Collaborative Automation:
  Working knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
  Working knowledge of the decision‑making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Engineering – MFG:
  Working 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.
• 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.
• Manufacturing Processes:
  Working knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Problem Solving:
  Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Project Management:
  Working 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.
• Robotic Process Automation (RPA):
  Working knowledge of techniques and processes of robotic process automation (RPA); ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions in various industries.

• Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or Engineering Technology preferred.
• Proficiency with CAD, 3D modeling, NC programming, project management.
• Expertise in Excel, MS Project, Power BI, and other MS Office suites.
• The ability to maintain prioritized workflows effectively amid competing demands, external disruptions, and cross‑functional pressures.

• Location:
  
  Lafayette, IN.
• Less than 10% travel possible – domestic or international.
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

$97,530.00 – $

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Paid time off (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.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

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