Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Brazil; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to independently and collaboratively improve assembly processes for generators in the range of 35kW to 850kW. You will manage projects from planning to release, ensuring safe, high-quality output with efficient throughput.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, lean methods, and problem solving, with involvement in scheduling, tooling, and capital projects across a global manufacturing context.

Qualifications

• Decision making and critical thinking to analyze situations and reach informed conclusions.
• Lean manufacturing philosophy and practical implementation in production environments.
• Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies, and processes.
• Structured problem solving using standard tools to address operational issues.

Responsibilities

• Develop, analyze, and manage manufacturing and assembly projects.
• Troubleshoot day-to-day process problems and implement effective solutions.
• Lead tool design reviews, process layouts, cost estimates, and equipment planning.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) to ensure manufacturability and on-time releases.
• Adhere to quality, safety, ergonomics, and cost-reduction standards in all duties.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Lean manufacturing

Manufacturing processes

Problem solving

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.

About IPSD

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 the Manufacturing Engineer, you will function independently or as part of a team and be involved in the maintenance and improvement of processes and systems used in the assembly of generators ranging from 35kW to 850kW in sizes. Functions generally fall within the major areas of planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, assembly, and constraint management.

What You Will Do

Develop, analyze, and manage manufacturing and assembly projects. Troubleshoot day-to-day process problems, initiate solutions, and follow-up to evaluate change effectiveness to ensure practical cleaning, assembly, testing, storing, packing, and moving of production material. Determine and design processes utilizing industry best practices that align with the process takt time to produce high quality generators safely with the desired throughput. Lead and support continuous improvement activities impacting assembly, audit validation, ISO requirements and root cause analysis. Engage in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/safety, process efficiency improvements utilizing project methodologies (E.g., 6 Sigma Green Belt), process bottlenecks, and quality (E.g., Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), PPAP). Coordinate and lead tool design reviews, manufacturing processes, cost estimates, systems planning, layout, standards, and releasing with stakeholders, including estimates, acquisitions, fabrication, and repair. Analyze engineering change notices, determine part or process changes, initiate, and implement changes. Work with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage capital projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes are implemented to produce quality products. Analyze and recommend current and future systems, procedures, training, and equipment needs based upon understanding and user communication. Determine new equipment acceptability based on usage requirements and recommend modifications or revisions as necessary. Support the assembly process, including New Product Introduction (NPI), to ensure that processes/changes are designed for manufacturability and released on time Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.

What You Will Have

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. Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process. Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Caterpillar Inc. Overview

Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

#LI 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

• 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

Position Details

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Equal Opportunity Statement

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

Company Culture

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.