Lean Manufacturing Engineer: Tooling & Process Improvement

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off (Vacation, Holidays)

401(k) plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC is seeking an engineer to perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes, design tooling, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. You will collaborate with planners and CI Techs, review blueprints, and lead line balancing to improve line rate.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of decision-making tools and how to apply them.
• Understanding of lean manufacturing philosophy and implementation.
• Familiarity with manufacturing concepts and processes.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Lead line balancing activities to improve line rate and efficiency.
• Review blueprints and deploy engineering changes as needed.
• Provide day-to-day coaching and support in absence of team leader.
• Collaborate with planners and CI Technicians on process improvements.
• Coordinate material procurement for manufacturing improvements.

Skills

Decision Making and Critical Thinking

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Sanford, NC is seeking an engineer to perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes, design tooling, troubleshoot issues, and support continuous improvement initiatives.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, 2+ years in manufacturing, and strong problem-solving and teamwork skills. You will collaborate with planners and CI Techs, review blueprints, and lead line balancing to improve line rate.