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:
Plans, schedules, conducts or coordinates the manufacturing engineering tasks for a total product line program or system. Responsibilities include conducting detail part producibility reviews; first article proofing of tools, parts, plans or assemblies; shop or vendor liaison; preparation of A/R's for major facilities cost estimating of existing or similar products; development of tooling concepts of a conventional nature. Independently performs most of work assignment. Provide technical direction, training, and work assignments for lower level engineers.
What You Will Do:
•A thorough knowledge of the general principles, theories, and concepts of manufacturing engineering including a thorough working knowledge of the shop practices, methods, and techniques peculiar to the field
•Provides innovative solutions to a wide range of difficult manufacturing problems
•Guides contain standard methods directly applicable to some aspects of the problem
•Applications require substantial modification and adaptation of methods available
•Increased reliance upon independent reasoning and need for considerable judgement
•Works only under very general direction as to general results expected
•Independently determines general approach and specific solutions to technical problems
•Demonstrates good judgement in setting schedules/risk taking
•There is supervisory approval on proposed plans for projects
•Work is reviewed upon completion for adequacy in meeting objectives
•Makes plans for small projects or subsets of larger projects that may include several other work groups or organizations
•Makes contributions to determining feasibility of goals/objectives
•May be technical leader on assignments with responsibility for monitoring work of others
•Frequent inter-organizational and/or outside contacts
•Represents the organization in providing solutions to difficult manufacturing problems associated with specific projects
•Work results contribute to achievement of overall manufacturing objectives and directly affects the quality, timeliness, and cost-effectiveness of technical projects/efforts
•Incorporates complex and diverse requirements of safety, schedule, quality, cost, and competitiveness into independent and team projects related to manufacturing plans and processes
•Develops training programs and instructions for employees and vendors regarding continuous improvement, new programs, processes and practices
•Responsible for establishing time standards and methods for gathering and analyzing related data
•Develops a variety of figures to improve, measure, and track shop capacity and performance
•Participates in team projects that address manufacturing Improvements, moves, product flow, modernization, and the introduction of new equipment
•Functions as a team lead for some projects
•Performs assigned duties within guidelines of established Company policy and practice, plant safety requirements and Union agreements
What You Have:
•2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience or related engineering role
•Excellent communication, collaborative, initiative, and problem solving skills
•Precision components manufacturing experience including: turning, milling, grinding, and welding
•Experience with 3D CAD modeling, preferably Creo
Preferred Qualifications:
•Bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
•6 Sigma and Lean process training and project experiences
•Working experiences with CMM (coordinate measuring machine), NDT (non-destructive testing), solid modeling, and machine CNC control
•Knowledge and experience with MES (Manufacturing Execution System)
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
•These benefits also apply to part-time employees
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.
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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$108,834-$163,252San Diego, CA1 day ago
