Manufacturing Project Engineer – Assembly

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Manufacturing Project Engineer Assembly

Location: East Peoria IL (SS)
Relocation Assistance: Domestic Relocation NOT Available
Travel Requirement: Up to 5%
Visa Sponsorship: Not available

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Project Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence across the production environment. This position supports the development optimization and implementation of manufacturing processes that improve safety performance product quality production velocity and overall cost efficiency. The role partners closely with crossfunctional teamsincluding Engineering Operations Quality Maintenance and Supply Chainto identify process gaps troubleshoot production issues lead rootcause analyses and implement sustainable improvements.

Key Responsibilities:

• Provide technical expertise and leadership on major manufacturing process improvement projects collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
• Implement large-scale manufacturing projects and ensure seamless integration with overall plant operations.
• Partner with suppliers to evaluate current and proposed product or process designs identifying opportunities to adopt or modify designs for improved manufacturability and performance.
• Support and mentor manufacturing engineers and production operators to ensure the development of highquality products and optimized processes.

Top Candidates will Have:

• Bachelors Degree or equivalent experience desired
• Extensive assembly manufacturing experience have worked within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with capital deployment in a manufacturing/production environment
• A strong understanding / working knowledge of Microsoft O/S and related application
• Skilled in Teamcenter Creo AUTOCAD SAP ME SAP and other visualization software tools

What Skills You Will Have:

Capacity Planning & Management (Manufacturing) - Demonstrates extensive expertise in forecasting production needs evaluating capacity requirements and translating demand into actionable manufacturing plans.

Decision Making & Critical Thinking - Uses structured criticalthinking methods to gather data evaluate options and support informed decision-making processes.

Manufacturing Engineering - Applies foundational engineering principles in manufacturing environments to support process improvements equipment maintenance and adherence to technical standards.

Project Management - Leads complex manufacturing projects through effective planning risk management resource coordination and clear communication with stakeholders.

Technical Troubleshooting - Identifies analyzes and resolves technical issues by applying diagnostic tools reviewing system data and documenting effective solutions.

Summary Pay Range:

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

Posting Dates:

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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