Supply Chain Project Engineer

Career Area:

Supply Chain and Logistics

Supply Chain Project Engineer at Caterpillar’s Strategic Procurement & Planning Division (SPPD) to lead key supply chain capacity and agility projects and implement capacity planning processes across the network.

This is a high-impact role where you’ll turn complex supply chain data into meaningful action—driving measurable improvements in efficiency, cost, and operational performance. You’ll have the opportunity to translate insights into real-world outcomes, partnering across engineering, supply chain, and operations teams to deliver tangible business results. Beyond execution, you’ll play a key role in shaping how supply chain decisions are made, helping define and influence strategies that improve performance  you’re energized by solving complex problems, leading change, and seeing your work drive visible impact, this role offers a unique opportunity to transform supply chain performance from analysis to action.

• Identify, define, and implement integrated supply chain capacity and agility solutions and performance improvements.
• Work collaboratively cross functionally with product groups, digital teams, and facilities on projects and solutions.
• Analyze data to prioritize opportunities that improve supply chain performance and efficiency.
• Provide technical guidance and support for key component capacity and agility plans.
• Lead specific facility and product group supply chain engineering engagements focused on capacity and agility.
• Drive initiatives in partnership with the Digital Development Team to accelerate execution and scalability.

• Analytical Thinking: Ability to identify root causes, evaluate tradeoffs, and perform cost-benefit and risk analysis to guide decisions.
• Project Management: Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects, including risk identification, resource planning, and stakeholder communication.
• Supply Chain Management – Manufacturing: Understanding of supply chain processes, tools, and integration points to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Supplier Management – Manufacturing: Ability to support supplier relationships, resolve issues, and ensure delivery and quality expectations are met.
• Cross-Team Integration: Ability to collaborate across functions and align stakeholders to achieve business results.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Ability to structure problems, assess alternatives, and support informed decision-making.

• Demonstrated experience in a manufacturing or supply chain functional role, leadership role or project leadership role.
• Proficiency in capacity planning, efficiency modeling, or throughput optimization tools (e.g., efficiency calculators or simulation tools).
• Proven ability to lead or contribute to cross-functional supply chain or operations improvement projects.
• Strong stakeholder communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across engineering, procurement, logistics, and operations teams.

• Location: The location for this position is Peoria, IL and requires on-site work five days a week.
• Relocation: Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
• Sponsorship: Sponsorship is not available for this position.
• Travel: This position may require up to 10–15% travel.

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• 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

June 19, 2026 - June 25, 2026

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