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Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Engineer position works both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning throughout a manufacturing facility.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Analyze requirements and make recommendations for facility systems, processes, training, equipment needs, and engineering product designs
• Complete both specialized and broad-based assignments / projects which may require collaboration and integration with other functions
• Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans
• Analyze, provide specifications and perform acquisition for new or replacement machine tools
• Perform capital forecasting correlation and reporting as it relates to new product introduction, product capacity increases, machine replacement and process continuous improvement
• Perform process improvement activities to reduce material and machining cost
• Analyze tooling failures and evaluate tool characteristics and requirements
• Improve space utilization in manufacturing and office spaces
• Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes

Required Qualifications:

• University or technical school degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
• Minimum of 1 year of manufacturing engineering-related experience
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
  

Desired Qualifications:

• Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers