Manufacturing & Distribution Project Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Peoria (IL); Hybrid; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

FSAs

Paid time off

Career development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Peoria, IL is seeking a Manufacturing & Distribution Project Engineer within the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence.

You will lead efforts to improve outbound network strategies, collaborate with a dispersed team, and drive agility, visibility, and cost efficiency across the network. The role involves implementing distribution solutions, coordinating projects from strategy to execution, and partnering with Global Transportation & Logistics to optimize product

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and tools.
• Manufacturing engineering knowledge for end-to-end processes.
• Project management skills to plan and deliver complex initiatives.
• Performance management understanding to improve teams and org.
• Data gathering and analysis from multiple stakeholders.
• Quality and change management basics for product quality issues.
• Strategic thinking to focus on key success factors.

Responsibilities

• Implement distribution solutions aligned with product strategy.
• Manage multiple complex projects improving product availability and cost.
• Develop and lead projects from strategy to execution in distribution.
• Collaborate with Global Transportation and Logistics on solutions.
• Lead cross-functional collaboration across EPC facilities.
• Develop assembly and validation standards for storage and distribution.
• Coordinate quality and engineering change management for EPC offerings.

Skills

Supply Chain Knowledge

Project Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Problem Solving

Leadership

Job description

Career Area: Manufacturing Job Description: Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.

Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division has an exciting career opportunity for you as a Manufacturing & Distribution Project Engineer within the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence (SC COE) team. Our vision is to provide operations and value chain solutions that transform product strategy into reality.

Role Summary

In this role, you will lead efforts aimed at supporting and improving Earthmovings outbound network strategies and execution through collaboration with a diverse, geographically dispersed team. This role focuses on driving agility, flexibility, and visibility across the entire network, to deliver products and services to our customers with the highest safety, quality, velocity, and world competitive cost.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Implement distribution solutions in alignment with the product strategy
• Manage multiple complex projects focused on global supply chain strategies delivering improvement across product availability, cost and product distribution.
• Develop, Coordinate and Lead the projects from strategy to execution regarding product distribution
• Work with Global Transportation and Logistics teams to implement transportation and logistics solutions that impact product manufacturing, quality, cost, and availability.
• Lead collaboration and communication across multiple business division functions, which may include implementing changes to product Value Add work and assembly processes
• Develop assembly and validation standards for work performed within the product distribution and storage process
• Coordinate quality and engineering change management regarding EMD product offerings distributed through the EPCs (Equipment Processing Centers)

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Supply Chain Management - MFG: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in supply chain management; ability to develop and use, strategies, practices and tools for controlling the logistical processes.
• Manufacturing Engineering: Knowledge of functions, principles and techniques used in product manufacturing; ability to develop and implement strategies, practices and tools for controlling the whole processes.
• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
• Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
• Quality & Change Management: Basic knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in product quality issue and design change management.
• Strategic Thinking: Knowledge of the importance of "big picture" thinking and planning; ability to apply organizational acumen and competitiveness to identify and maintain focus on key success factors for the organization.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Experience across Operations, Logistics, Automation and/or Quality roles
• Six Sigma Black Belt or project leadership experience
• Previous experience with or exposure to Earthmoving products
• Experience as a strong collaborator including interpersonal and negotiation skills to drive common processes across multiple EPC facilities within a product.
• Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve very complex problems

Additional Details

• Work location: Peoria, IL
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: Up to 30%
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range

$128,470.00 - $192,710.00

Benefits

• Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines.
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
• 401(k) savings plans
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
• Health Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Program
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
• Career Development
• Incentive bonus
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement
• These benefits also apply to part‑time employees

Posting Dates: August 21, 2026 - September 4, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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