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Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar


Job Location:

Gardena, CA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 77264 - 115896
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Description :

This position provides manufacturing engineering support for Turbomachinery components manufacturing at Solar Turbines Superior Gear facility. Responsibilities include manufacturing planning manufacturing process continuous improvement first article proofing tooling/fixture design machine selection/requisition process/quality control and new product design and development support. The incumbent collaborates closely with fellow manufacturing engineers design engineering operations quality supply chain planning and facility position also supports Solar manufacturing execution system implementation with online manufacturing plan standard work production data tracking and reporting while incorporating automation and artificial intelligence for advanced manufacturing process and inspection.

  • Develop detailed parts and assembly manufacturing plans and process requirements/operation instructions.

  • Select/design tooling fixtures gauges and develop fast accurate optical inspection process (3D scan etc.)

  • Lead production quality investigation resolution and improvement using statistical tools like GR&R SPC and Cpk analysis

  • Support new product development for manufacturability.

  • Create overhaul parts inspection and remanufacturing plans.

  • Identify develop and implement automation and artificial intelligence tools for process and quality improvement.

  • Support supply chain quality resolution and improvement.

  • Drive continuous process improvement.

  • Define capital needs/requirements and procure machine and equipment.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • 2 years of manufacturing engineering experience.

  • Bachelors Degree in an Engineering discipline or 5 years of Machinist experience in lieu of degree.

  • Excellent communication collaborative initiative and problem solving skills.

  • Willing to support production schedules and be able to perform with minimal supervision.

Preferred Qualifications :

  • Precision components manufacturing experiences like turning/milling and grinding

  • 6 Sigma and Lean process training and project experiences

  • Working experiences with CMM NDT solid modelling and machine CNC control; precision machining and CNC programming.

  • Knowledge and experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System)

For any position that will require you to work two or more hours per week on average within the unincorporated areas of Los Angeles County please note that the Company will consider qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.

This position does not offer relocation and is not a remote role; position location in Gardena CA.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer such as H L TN F J E O. As a global company Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at

Summary Pay Range:

$77264.00 - $115896.00

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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Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial turbines and diesel-electric locomotives.

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