Foundry Casting Project Engineer - Tooling & NPI Innovator

Caterpillar; Illinois; On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer in Mapleton, IL, to support foundry casting and tooling projects from development through implementation. The role emphasizes improving safety, quality, velocity, and cost through simulation and tooling development.

You will collaborate with design engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers to optimize casting designs and manufacturing processes, while applying 3D modeling and CAD tools for development and ensuring alignment with NPI

Qualifications

• Strong problem solving skills applied to manufacturing problems.
• Lean manufacturing principles applied to foundry operations.
• Ability to plan, organize, and manage projects to meet objectives.

Responsibilities

• Support foundry casting and tooling projects from development through implementation.
• Use casting simulation and engineering analysis to optimize designs and processes.
• Assist NPI/CPI activities for castings and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Problem Solving

Lean Manufacturing

Project Management

Manufacturing Best Practices

Manufacturing Process Design

Change Control

Tools

MAGMA

3D CAD

Casting Design

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer in Mapleton, IL, to support foundry casting and tooling projects from development through implementation. The role emphasizes improving safety, quality, velocity, and cost through simulation and tooling development.

You will collaborate with design engineering, operations, quality, and suppliers to optimize casting designs and manufacturing processes, while applying 3D modeling and CAD tools for development and ensuring alignment with NPI