3rd Shift Fabrications Manufacturing Engineer

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Job 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 3rd Shift Fabrications Manufacturing this role you will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in product manufacturing. You will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures training and equipment needs based on requirements as well as analysis and make recommendations for engineering product designs.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design / direct the acquisition design fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues develops solutions and monitors improvements.
• Monitor all exchange and in-house requirements.
• Procure material related to manufacturing improvements through external suppliers.
• Perform quality checks on machines.
• Analyze and deploy engineering change notices.
• Establish and maintain bill of materials and work orders.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements; and
  Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader.
• Conduct RCCA investigations and implement durable long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence of manufacturing issues.
• Utilize portable CMM equipment to perform precise dimensional inspections validate tooling and support root-cause investigations.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems including diagnosing control faults and restoring reliable equipment operation.
• Provide comprehensive engineering support across both fabrications facilities to ensure consistent performance process alignment and timely resolution of technical issues.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods technologies and processes; ability to execute plan manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• 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.
• 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:

• Bachelors degree in engineering or an engineering technology or minimum of3 years of manufacturing engineering shop floor experience - Work would include process improvements cycle time rebalancing of work tooling corrections etc.
• Prior experience working with AutoCAD CREO or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments simultaneously.
• Experience creating and maintaining routings in ERP systems.
• Experience in conducting time studies
• Experience identifying and developing solutions to Safety Quality Velocity and Cost issues in a shop floor environment.
• Good communication interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience supporting machining operations including understanding of CNC processes tooling feeds/speeds and resolving machining-related quality or performance issues.
• Experience working with industrial robotics including programming and troubleshooting.

Additional Information:

• The primary location for this position is Sanford NC.
• This shift will be from Sunday- Thursday 1000PM- 600AM
• There is an 8% shift premium for this 3rd shift position.
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship is not available

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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