Career Area:

　　Manufacturing

　　Job Description:

　　Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

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　　Job Summary:

　　At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Large Mining and Construction Equipment. In this role as a Manufacturing Engineer - Fabrication, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will be primarily responsible providing technical expertise necessary to design all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for the assigned area. As a member of the Manufacturing Engineering team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can’t wait for you to join the team!

　　What you will do:

　　Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.

　　Monitoring sophisticated equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.

　　Providing direct supervision, coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.

　　Leading engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

　　What skills you will have:

　　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.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.

　　• Finds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean.

　　• Explains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area.

　　• Selects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment.

　　• Explains benchmarks and measures of effectiveness of lean.

　　Manufacturing Equipment : Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

　　Level Working Knowledge:

　　• Performs routine maintenance: cleaning, replacing defective or worn parts.

　　• Performs basic care and safety considerations for a specific type of manufacturing equipment.

　　• Participates in setting up new machines and testing according to manufacturer's specifications.

　　• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques; resolves common problems.

　　• Conducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations.

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

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　• Advises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.

　　• Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.

　　• Trains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process.

　　• Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.

　　• Selects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products.

　　• Evaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.

　　Manufacturing Safety : Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　• Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.

　　• Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements.

　　• Designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures.

　　• Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.

　　• Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.

　　• Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.

　　Problem Management Process - MFG : Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.

　　Level Extensive Experience:

　　• Evaluates alternative approaches to resolving a customer problem.

　　• Receives, clarifies, and resolves a variety of standard and atypical problems.

　　• Implements the processes and activities for handling unusual problems.

　　• Advises others on the process and associated costs for different types of problems.

　　• Monitors and improves problem reporting, tracking, escalation, and resolution.

　　• Participates in trend and root cause analysis to identify and address recurring problems.

　　Education and Experience Requirement:

　　Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering or comparable degree

　　3+ years’ experience as a Manufacturing Engineer or in Fabrication

　　Additional Information:

　　The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL

　　Domestic relocation assistance is available

　　This position may require 5% travel

　　Sponsorship is not available

　　This posting will close at midnight on February 4, 2024

　　What you will get:

　　Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.

　　Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

　　Competitive Base Salary

　　Annual incentive bonus plan*

　　Medical, dental, and vision coverage

　　Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

　　401k savings plan

　　Health savings account (HSA)

　　Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

　　Short and long-term disability coverage

　　Life Insurance

　　Paid parental leave

　　Healthy Lifestyle Programs

　　Employee Assistance Programs

　　Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

　　*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

　　Final details:

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　　Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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