3rd Shift Fabrication Engineer — Lean Manufacturing

Caterpillar Brazil; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% shift premium

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Bonuses and incentive programs

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a 3rd Shift Fabrications Manufacturing Engineer in Sanford, NC. You will analyze and improve manufacturing processes, design tooling, and guide engineering change implementations to optimize production.

The role requires collaboration across teams and hands-on shop-floor leadership. The position emphasizes problem solving, precision measurement with CMM tools, and effective communication to reduce defects and downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology; or 3+ years of manufacturing shop-floor experience.
• Prior experience working with AutoCAD, CREO or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design, direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues and monitor improvements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Lead process improvements and provide day-to-day coaching when needed.
• Conduct RCCA investigations and implement durable corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Decision making

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a 3rd Shift Fabrications Manufacturing Engineer in Sanford, NC. You will analyze and improve manufacturing processes, design tooling, and guide engineering change implementations to optimize production.

The role requires collaboration across teams and hands-on shop-floor leadership. The position emphasizes problem solving, precision measurement with CMM tools, and effective communication to reduce defects and downtime.