Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Manufacturing Engineer, where your expertise in CNC manufacturing and safety compliance will help shape the future of industrial power systems. In this role, you will monitor and enhance production processes, ensuring quality and safety standards are met while collaborating with a global team dedicated to innovation and sustainability. This position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package, including medical, dental, and career development opportunities. Be part of a team that is committed to building a better world through engineering excellence.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off plan

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Employee Assistance Program

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in CNC manufacturing processes and safety regulations.
• Ability to analyze engineering changes and implement necessary modifications.

Responsibilities

• Support production processes while ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.
• Identify and implement enhancements to manufacturing equipment and processes.

Skills

CNC manufacturing knowledge

Manufacturing safety compliance

Process monitoring and analysis

Engineering change management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Tools

CNC machinery

Diagnostic tools

Job description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you'rejoining 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'tjust 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 Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs, tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines, but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine, Petroleum, Industrial Applications, Electric Generators, and Locomotives. Caterpillar’s company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary:

As a Manufacturing Engineer, you will be responsible for providing support and guidance on all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing in support of Caterpillar’s Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD).

What You Will Do:

• Participate in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.

• Monitor equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.

• Analyze engineering change notices, determines any part or process change, initiates and implements all changes.

• Provide engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

What You Will Have:

Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in CNC manufacturing
Level Working Knowledge:

• Performs basic care and safety considerations for CNC manufacturing equipment.

• Participates in setting up new machines and testing according to manufacturer's specifications.

• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques; resolves common problems.

• Conducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of CNC machining manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage, and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Advises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.

• Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks

• Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies

• Evaluates benefits, drawbacks, and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.

Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment, and site.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection

• Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements.

• Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.

• Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Level Extensive Experience:

• Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices.

• Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.

• Collaborate with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards

• Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.

Additional information

• This position is located in San Antonio, TX

• Relocation is not offered with this position

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O.

As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website atwww.caterpillar.com/careers #LI

Summary Pay Range:

$87,480.00 - $131,280.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location,job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• 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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

May 8, 2025 - May 15, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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