Manufacturing Engineer - CMM Programmer

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Job Summary:

This Manufacturing Engineer CMM Programmer role is responsible for providing the technical expertise necessary to design develop and implement CMM inspection methods for track type tractors internally produced parts in Building this role you will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in our CMM labs.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and implement CMM measurement processes for new part introductions including: fixturing/setups CMM programming CMM report and standard work
• Manage four CMM labs equipment with day-to-day operations including addressing maintenance issues and CMM operator continuous improvement ideas.
• Assist Manufacturing Engineering team members with interpreting CMM reports and performing root cause / corrective actions to resolve out of tolerance issues.
• Develop and implement new technology to ensure measurement capabilities on all part drawing requirements.

Education requirement:

• Candidates should possess a bachelors degree in engineering/technology or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise in Coordinate Measuring Machine (CMM) programming.

What skills you will have:

Accuracy and Attention to Detail:

• Working knowledge in usage and programming of modern CMM machines preferably Hexagon and Renishaw tooling.
• Measures components and weldments using modern CMM measurement
• Populates detailed inspection reports using PCDMIS on complex fabricated and machined components.
• Utilizes working knowledge of GD&T and cross references with established engineering print datums to ensure accurate coordinate systems.
• Gathers available information (Creo / VisMockup / TeamCenter) on fabricated components to ensure precise measurements are taken allowing for fixture modifications.
• Desires to continue learning through virtual and in person training to become the subject matter expert for factory inspections.

Flexibility and Adaptability:

• Ability to adapt from developing measurement plans for a simple plate to a complex fabricated and machine frame.
• Identifies alternative approaches to encountered problems and proposes solutions to continue moving forward.
• Adapts to input from relevant value streams (Design Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain etc.) to ensure consistent inspection outputs.

Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies:

• Understands and applies Caterpillar standards regarding tool auditing execution of Quality Gates and reporting procedures.
• Interprets component prints (PRWB/EPIX) Standard Work and applies associated industry specifications (ASTM ASME 1E) for all associated inspection tasks.

Root Cause Analysis (RCA):

• Determines true root cause of identified repeat failures (inspection fabrication machining) and proposes novel solutions based on process knowledge.
• Practices RCA as an iterative process.

Top Candidates will also have:

• Advanced skill using CMM tooling
• Expert level skill using PCDMIS for CMM Programming
• Expert level skill using GD&T
• Working level knowledge of CREO Parametric

Additional Information:

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the East Peoria IL office.

Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 5% travel.

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 wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical dental and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holiday Volunteer Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related 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 part-time employees

Any 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. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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