CMM Programmer - Engine Components

Position: CMM Programmer - Large Engine Components
Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

About LPSDThe Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufacture large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat machine applications worldwide.

Job Summary The Manufacturing Engineer/CMM Programmer fluidly translates information from 3D engineering models and Caterpillar blueprints into building CMM checks for purchased finished goods in Supplier Quality.  The person will create, run off, debug, and maintain CMM checks to support production, receiving inspections, APQP/PPAP, warranty claims and line failures.  The person will work with suppliers to collaborate CMM data in PC DMIS.

This position may also cover mobile arm support and assist the team in technical support.

This is a fast pace, problem solving job that requires solid prioritization and time management coupled with strong record keeping skills.  This position serves as a resource for Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Operations, Quality, and the supply base. This position will close on 11/04/2026 at 11:59pm ET.

What you will do:

Training and assistance for daily operations

Specialized CMM programs or data collection procedures

Assistance in interpretation of CMM reports and data Recommendations on current and future systems, procedures, training, and equipment

The Quality Department serves a great number of customers and, even under pressure; this individual must maintain a professional, customer focus.  This individual must be willing to meet goals and objectives and accept special assignments often as the need arises

The primary focus of this position is to write CMM programs to support production, engineering, and assist in driving to root causes of concerns

Read blueprints and understand the GD&T aspects of the prints and use this data to diagnose and trouble shoot issuesA successful Manufacturing Engineer - CMM Programmer will be able to create checks in PC DMIS that focus on special design characteristics and features that ensure quality parts

Education:

2-year technical degree or relevant experience in CMM Operation, CMM Programming, or Machining Experience What you will have:

Collaborative Automation:
Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy manufacturing processes

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:
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:

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:

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…