Lean Manufacturing Engineer for Global Impact

Caterpillar Inc.; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to maintain and improve processes in our high‑volume production environment. You will analyze manufacturing steps, design tooling, and implement improvements to support line efficiency and product quality.

You'll work with CI techs and planners, lead line balancing, review blueprints, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the lean value stream in our state‑of‑the‑art facility.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering required or in progress (graduating Dec 2026 accepted).
• 2+ years of engineering experience, internships counted.
• Experience in manufacturing environments appreciated.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design/direct tooling and equipment to support production needs.
• Troubleshoot process issues and implement improvements.
• Lead line balancing activities to support line rate changes.
• Review blueprints and maintain BOMs and work orders.

Skills

Decision Making

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Tools

Standard assembly tools

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC, is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to maintain and improve processes in our high‑volume production environment. You will analyze manufacturing steps, design tooling, and implement improvements to support line efficiency and product quality.

You'll work with CI techs and planners, lead line balancing, review blueprints, and drive continuous improvement initiatives across the lean value stream in our state‑of‑the‑art facility.