Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar; United States; On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Paid time off

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Relocation assistance

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

The Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar provides the technical expertise to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, processes, and equipment across major areas such as planning, tooling, and assembly.

Responsibilities include leading manufacturing projects, administering the NPI process, integrating automation, and collaborating with suppliers to improve efficiency and quality. Requires a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field.

Qualifications

• Automation system experience including PLCs and robots used in assembly, deburring.
• Previous machine tools process (CNC) experience.
• Grinding and honing processes.
• Diesel and fuel system experience.
• Supplier collaboration and management experience.
• APQP experience.
• Six Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts.

Responsibilities

• Develops, analyzes, and manages Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects.
• Administers the assembly NPI process to ensure timely release.
• Designs, develops, and implements manufacturing systems and process integration.
• Addresses ergonomic, safety, efficiency, and quality issues through problem solving.
• Coordinates purchase and application of machine tools and related equipment.
• Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.

Skills

Automation systems

CNC machining

Grinding & honing

Diesel systems

Supplier management

APQP

Six Sigma & Lean

Education

Bachelor's degree in engineering/industrial tech

Tools

CAD software

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 the 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.

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team that cares not just about the work we do, but also about each other. We make progress and innovation happen, helping our customers build a better, more sustainable world.

Job Summary

The Manufacturing Engineer provides the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines. This is a staff position which is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the planning function and which generally falls within the major areas: planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, manufacturing processes, assembly, capital projects, etc.

What you will do:

• Develops, analyzes, and manages Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets. Maintains the department capital forecast.
• Administers the assembly NPI process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build.
• Create and implement APQP and SFMEA (Safety) for new equipment and process. To provide a smooth transition from NPI to full production for Operation.
• Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.
• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Provides the application, procurement, processing, installation, and capability of assembly and test processes and equipment.
• Designs, develops, and implements the integration of manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems application. EOL testing and analysis experience a plus.
• Design and integrate automation it existing manufacturing equipment.
• Work with Metrology engineer to some up with advance gage solutions for new and existing product to improve the quality.
• Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
• Coordinates the purchase and application of machine tools, controls, and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and= economy of operations.
• Knowledge of manufacturing concepts, Soft and Hard machining, CAD software
• Prior Project Management experience

Degree Requirement

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or industrial technology or equivalent experience

What you will have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Working knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Engineering - MFG: Working knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

Manufacturing Processes: Working knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Project Management: Working 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.

Top candidates will possess

• Automation system experience including PLCs and robots used in assembly, deburring.
• Previous machine tools process (CNC) experience
• Grinding and Honing processes
• Diesel and fuel system experience
• Supplier collaboration and management experience
• APQP experience
• 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing concepts

Additional Information

• This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the Pontiac, IL facility.
• Domestic relocation provided
• Visa sponsorship is NOT provided
• Travel – 25% both domestic and international

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:
November 2, 2026 - November 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.

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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.