Career Area: Manufacturing & Supply Chain Job Description: Your Impact Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you are 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. Job Description: At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL, we manufacture large mining and construction equipment. what they do. In this role as a Manufacturing Engineer, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will be primarily responsible for providing the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines. As a member of the Assembly Manufacturing Engineer team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture at Decatur, IL. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team! What you will do: Function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the planning function and which generally falls within the major areas of planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, machine shop, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed. Develops, analyzes and manages Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets. Maintains the department capital forecast. Administers the assembly NPI process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build. Trains new processors and develops training programs for Processors and Assemblers. Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns. Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost effective systems and processes to produce quality products. Provides the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new heat treat, welding, and / or chemical processes and equipment. Designs, develops and implements the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation and systems application. Coordinates, plans, monitors and reports the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, financial modeling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area. Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification. Coordinates the corporate manufacturing and office space utilization and assists in preparation of business proposals for rearrangements or additions or complete new facilities that are being proposed to ensure proper utilization of space. Coordinates the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations. Designs complex or intricate jigs and fixtures. What you will have: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering OR 6 years manufacturing experience Top Candidates will also have: 3 years of experience working on a Manufacturing Engineering team Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts Outstanding communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills Experience working in MES-A and CAPP 2 years of capital project experience Experience working with Lower Powertrain components Additional Information: The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL Domestic relocation assistance is not available This position may require 5% travel Sponsorship is not available This posting will close at midnight on May 3, 2023 What you will get: Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). Final details: Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers. For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media #LI EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here. There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.