Solar Turbines

Sr Manufacturing Engineer

LocationGardena, CA
Job TypeFull-time
Salary$108,834-$163,252

About This Job

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 don't just 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.

About the Role:

This position provides manufacturing engineering support for Turbomachinery components manufacturing at Solar Turbines’ Superior Gear facility. Responsibilities include detailed 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 engineering. As Solar upgrades its ERP and implements MES (manufacturing execution system), the position will be supporting Solar production system migration from paper-based manual process to online manufacturing plan, standard work, parts tracking, data entry, and quality control, while incorporating technologies, like mobile CMM, 3D scan inspection, and DPM (direct part marking).

What You Will Do:* Develop detailed parts and assembly manufacturing plans and process requirements/operation instructions
Select/design tooling, fixtures, gauges, and develop optical inspection process (3D scan, etc.)
Lead production quality investigation, resolution, and improvement, using statistical tools, like Minitab for GR&R, SPC, and Cpk analysis
Support new product development for manufacturability
Create overhaul parts inspection and remanufacturing plans
Support supply chain quality resolution and improvement
Drive continuous process improvement
Define capital needs/requirements and procure machine and equipment

What You Will Do:* 3+ year of manufacturing engineering experience.

Bachelor's Degree in an Engineering discipline.
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, especially gears and shafts

6 Sigma and Lean process training and project experiences
Working experiences with CMM, NDT, solid modelling, machine CNC control, and NC programming
Knowledge and experience with MES

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

Partial relocation assistance may be offered.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 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.

Summary Pay Range:

$108,834.00 - $163,252.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-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

Relocation is available for this position.

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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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