Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Sanford (NC); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

8% shift premium

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Bonuses and incentive programs

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a 3rd Shift Fabrications Manufacturing Engineer in Sanford, NC. You will analyze and improve manufacturing processes, design tooling, and guide engineering change implementations to optimize production.

The role requires collaboration across teams and hands-on shop-floor leadership. The position emphasizes problem solving, precision measurement with CMM tools, and effective communication to reduce defects and downtime.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology; or 3+ years of manufacturing shop-floor experience.
• Prior experience working with AutoCAD, CREO or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design, direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues and monitor improvements.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Lead process improvements and provide day-to-day coaching when needed.
• Conduct RCCA investigations and implement durable corrective actions.

Skills

Manufacturing processes knowledge

Lean manufacturing

Decision making

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

CREO

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.

Job Summary

Caterpillar is seeking a 3rd Shift Fabrications Manufacturing Engineer. In this role, you will work both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in product manufacturing. You will analyze and recommend current and future systems, procedures, training and equipment needs based on requirements, as well as analysis and make recommendations for engineering product designs.

Key Responsibilities

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.
• Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machines.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues, develops solutions, and monitors improvements.
• Monitor all exchange and in-house requirements.
• Procure material related to manufacturing improvements through external suppliers.
• Perform quality checks on machines.
• Analyze and deploy engineering change notices.
• Establish and maintain bill of materials and work orders.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements; and Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader.
• Conduct RCCA investigations and implement durable, long-term corrective actions to prevent recurrence of manufacturing issues.
• Utilize portable CMM equipment to perform precise dimensional inspections, validate tooling, and support root-cause investigations.
• Troubleshoot PLCs and electrical systems, including diagnosing control faults and restoring reliable equipment operation.
• Provide comprehensive engineering support across both fabrications facilities to ensure consistent performance, process alignment, and timely resolution of technical issues.

Skills & Qualifications

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

Additional Qualifications

Top Candidates for this position may also:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an engineering technology or minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering shop floor experience – Work would include process improvements, cycle time, rebalancing of work, tooling corrections, etc.
• Prior experience working with AutoCAD, CREO or similar 3D modeling software.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments simultaneously.
• Experience creating and maintaining routings in ERP systems.
• Experience in conducting time studies.
• Experience identifying and developing solutions to Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost issues in a shop floor environment.
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience supporting machining operations, including understanding of CNC processes, tooling, feeds/speeds, and resolving machining-related quality or performance issues.
• Experience working with industrial robotics, including programming and troubleshooting.

Additional Information

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC. This shift will be from Sunday- Thursday 1000PM- 600AM. There is an 8% shift premium for this 3rd shift position. Domestic relocation assistance is not available. Sponsorship is not available. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

Summary Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00. 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

Other Details

Posting Dates: September 1, 2026 - September 15, 2026. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

Company Culture

There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar. Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.