Global Manufacturing Project Engineer - Weld & Automation

Caterpillar Inc.; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead global process standardization for RFT Heavy Structures, driving common manufacturing methods across facilities.

You will advise design engineers on manufacturability and implement DFM-driven improvements to improve quality and efficiency. The role emphasizes global collaboration, capital project leadership, and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies, with relocation assistance available and a strong focus on safety

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Welding Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• AWS CWI certification or equivalent welding qualification.
• Experience with robotic welding, automation technologies, and advanced manufacturing systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and execution of a global manufacturing process commonality strategy for RFT Heavy Structures, establishing standardized methods, best practices, and scalable manufacturing solutions across global facilities.
• Serve as the manufacturing engineering representative within the Product Engineering organization, advising design engineers on manufacturability and DFM-driven improvements.
• Drive global process standardization for fabrication, welding, machining, assembly, material handling, dimensional inspection, and process control to improve quality and efficiency.
• Lead capital investment and manufacturing improvement projects, managing scope, budgets, schedules, risks, and stakeholder alignment with measurable results.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing processes for large welded structural assemblies, while identifying opportunities to commonize processes across locations.

Skills

Manufacturing Engineering

Structural Fabrication

Automation

Project Management

Capacity Planning

Lean / Operational Excellence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

CAD software

Robotics

Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES)

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Project Engineer to lead global process standardization for RFT Heavy Structures, driving common manufacturing methods across facilities.

You will advise design engineers on manufacturability and implement DFM-driven improvements to improve quality and efficiency. The role emphasizes global collaboration, capital project leadership, and deployment of advanced manufacturing technologies, with relocation assistance available and a strong focus on safety