Manufacturing Project Engineer
Manufacturing Project Engineer
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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.
Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer in Peoria IL. In this role you will work with Earthmoving facilities globally to provide technical expertise and guidance in the development of major manufacturing projects for product finishing and paint work with design engineers materials experts and internal and external suppliers to support and improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness for Earthmoving product lines.
What you can look forward to in this role:
- Provide direction and guidance to manufacturing personnel supplier development engineers and design engineers in a continuous effort to improve product finish quality and manufacturing productivity.
- Work with suppliers (both internal and external) in the development of projects which ensure the most efficient and costeffective systems or operations to produce quality products.
- Work with suppliers to analyze their current or proposed product and process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying the designs to improve process and/or product.
- Serve as the liaison between materials experts and operations/production teams.
- Ensure Engineering Purchasing and shop personnel both at Caterpillar and suppliers are involved in the approval process so that sound decisions are made which improve manufacturing processes quality and/or reduce costs.
- Use knowledge gained through years of experience to explain to suppliers the materials controls tooling etc. needed to improve processes.
- Lead global product finish and paint projects.
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
- Project Management: 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.
- Manufacturing Process Design and Development: Knowledge of how to develop or design a manufacturing process; ability to establish and determine which processes and parameters should be opted to improve functionality and costs.
- Capacity Planning & Management: Knowledge of tools approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
- 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.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- A good understanding of materials (especially paint and pretreatment) product design and process design.
- At least 5 years progressively responsible experience working with:
- Materials technology.
- Caterpillar paint processes paint specifications and product finishing.
- Supplier development.
- A bachelors degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineer Manufacturing engineering or another technical or engineering discipline.
- At least 2 years experience working in materials technology process design operations or supplier development.
- Global project leadership experience.
- The ability to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international)
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Peoria IL.
Domestic relocation assistance will be available
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$110520.00 $165840.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
Benefits:
Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.
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 parttime employees
Posting Dates:
May 1 2025 May 14 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.
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Employment Type
Full-Time
