Foundry Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, 1st Shift, Relocation

Caterpillar Inc.; Mapleton (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; 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

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking a role focused on supporting process development and continuous improvement in the foundry environment.

You will contribute to safety, quality, velocity, and cost improvements across manufacturing operations. The position emphasizes machining and process reliability, with Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving skills applied to drive efficient production and robust operation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent experience required.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge and implementation experience.
• Ability to analyze situations and make informed decisions.
• Engineering knowledge in manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with manufacturing processes and methods.
• Strong problem-solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Participate in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to production processes.
• Monitor equipment and process reliability; identify and address problem areas.
• Analyze engineering change notices and determine affected parts or processes; initiate changes.
• Provide engineering support for planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities; implement changes.

Skills

Six Sigma Green Belt

Foundry experience

Production operations experience

Problem Solving

Microsoft Excel

Education

Degree or equivalent experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Mapleton, IL is seeking a role focused on supporting process development and continuous improvement in the foundry environment.

You will contribute to safety, quality, velocity, and cost improvements across manufacturing operations. The position emphasizes machining and process reliability, with Lean manufacturing principles and problem-solving skills applied to drive efficient production and robust operation.