Manufacturing Engineer

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. Job Description: Assists with technical analysis of manufacturing processes in all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing. Supports the identification and implementation of process improvements focused on productivity, quality, safety, and cost reduction within manufacturing operations. Collaborates with cross-functional teams to analyze production issues, define corrective actions, and ensure process standards are followed consistently. Leading or supporting capital projects with business impact, ensuring alignment with safety, quality, cost, delivery, and productivity objectives. Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to: Supporting root cause analysis and corrective actions for production, quality, safety, or process issues. Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas. Providing coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas. Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities. Skill Descriptors: Collaborative Automation: Knowledge of techniques and processes of collaborative automation; ability to develop and deploy cobots to automate manufacturing processes. Level Basic Understanding: Describes the concepts, features, and benefits of collaborative automation. Discusses key considerations and issues in collaborative automation. Highlights the difference between collaborative robots and traditional robots. Lists applications of collaborative automation such as material handling, product inspection, etc. 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. Level Basic Understanding: Explains characteristics and steps in an effective decision-making process. Identifies issues and communicates with others when a decision needs to be made. Names decision makers in own environment and cites examples of past decisions. Describes types of decisions incumbent may and may not make in own job or function. 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. Level Basic Understanding: Describes where and how to obtain additional engineering information and expertise. Explains engineering concepts and features in a manufacturing environment. Cites manufacturing industry or organizational examples of usage or application of engineering. Identifies major initiatives, key issues and benefits of engineering in manufacturing. Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process. Level Basic Understanding: Describes functional areas in a manufacturing facility. Describes the roles and responsibilities of manufacturing areas and staff. Identifies major phases and activities associated with a manufacturing cycle. Obtains and interprets high-level manufacturing flow and documentation. Problem Solving: 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. Level Basic Understanding: Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving. Describes problem reporting and escalation practices. Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution. Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area. Mandatory Qualification s: BS degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Mechatronics Engineering, Electrical Engineering or related field. English 85% level, written and oral communication 3-5 years of experience Preferred Qualifications: Knowledge of Caterpillar Reman products Certified Six Sigma Green Belt. Project Management advanced skills leading capital projects in manufacturing environments. Knowledge of machining processes, CNC equipment, tooling, fixtures, and process optimization. Knowledge of process capability, statistical analysis, and manufacturing performance indicators. Posting Dates: November 4, 2026 - November 6, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .