Fabrications Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Fabrications Manufacturing Engineering Manager
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$ 144960 - 217320
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Career Area:
ManufacturingJob Description:
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 Fabrications Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Sanford NC. In this role you will guide and develop a team of Planning and Manufacturing Engineers to achieve safety goals capacity requirements product cost and quality commitments.
What you can look forward to in this role:
- Provide Technical Expertise and Support for current Fabrications processes including manual and robotic welding as well as part assembly.
- Lead the Planning and Manufacturing Engineering team to achieve safety goals capacity requirements product cost and quality commitments.
- Manage Capital projects to achieve goals related to RFI approval spend targets and expense budgets for smaller projects.
- Ensure that the 5year capital plan positions the Fabrications teams to achieve longterm PQVC (People Quality Velocity and Cost)
- Coordinates the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture of quality parts.
- Ensures optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas test equipment etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements.
- Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process tooling equipment etc.
- Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning scheduling monitoring and reviewing work of subordinates is required.
- Serve as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing on weld related issues.
- Work with Product Support to assist with Field Repair Procedures for weld related issues.
- Conduct and/or review welding related failure analysis.
- Represent the facility and enterprise on external welding related communities.
- Process owner for the Facility Weld Quality Plan and owner of the Welding CAV audit for the facility.
- Responsible for all aspects of the weld quality plan including welder weld process weld equipment and welding material qualifications to Caterpillar Inc standards.
A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:
- Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan guide and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
- Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate maintain update and store them.
- 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.
- Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decisionmaking process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Top Candidates for this position may also have:
- Work experience across multiple departments across the facility (i.e. Assembly Fabrications Logistics Engineering Supply Chain Quality etc.)
- Working knowledge of Burn to shape Forming Machining Fabrication Paint Assembly and Test processes
- At least 8 years experience evaluating process and technical solutions
- A bachelors degree in Engineering from an accredited college or university
- At least 3 years experience in a supervisory role.
- At least 5 years experience in Manufacturing Engineering.
- Demonstrated experience working with manufacturing systems SAP / SAP ME preferred and managing business processes.
- Significant Experience with Lean Manufacturing/Six Sigma.
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is Sanford NC.
Domestic relocation assistance is available
Sponsorship is not available
Summary Pay Range:
$144960.00 $217320.00Compensation 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 20 2025 June 3 2025Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
