Manufacturing Engineer Manager – Test Engineering

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Manufacturing Engineer Manager Test Engineering

Primary Location: Decatur IL
Travel: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

At Caterpillars Decatur IL facility we manufacture and assemble Large Mining Equipment. As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Test Engineering you will lead team supporting operations and manufacturing processes test system development in-process validation and equipment needed to successfully and economically produce assigned parts/products in accordance with engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Overseeing manufacturing engineering teams and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.
• Leading test system hardware and software development post assembly processes manufacturing processing cost estimating and capital forecasting/execution layout standards etc.
• Managing development implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods equipment systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.
• Leading the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.

Required Skills

• Manufacturing process leadership: Working knowledge of manufacturing processes including documenting standards monitoring/control methods and integrating new technologies into existing processes.
• Lean manufacturing: Working knowledge of lean philosophy and implementation including measurement assessment and practical application to improve flow and reduce waste.
• Capacity planning & management (manufacturing): Ability to interpret forecasts develop shortterm capacity requirements and provide reports on actual/projected capacity needs.
• Problem solving & critical thinking: Ability to identify problems evaluate alternatives and reach productive decisions using factfinding and diagnostic tools.
• People leadership / performance management: Ability to strengthen performance through goals feedback development actions (training shadowing assignments) and recognition.

Education: Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Preferred Skills

• Previous experience troubleshooting prime product and lower power train systems.
• Previous experience with test systems and in-process validation
• Demonstrated success leading tooling and equipment improvements that increased throughput quality safety or cost performance.
• Experience installing/commissioning new machines and implementing process changes in a highmix highcomplexity manufacturing environment.
• Strong capability in plant layout standards development and systems planning tied to measurable manufacturing outcomes.
• Proven ability to build and sustain continuous improvement culture through coaching metrics and structured routines.

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

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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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