Manufacturing Engineer 2

Caterpillar; Athens (GA); On-site; USD 87,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Caterpillar is looking for a Manufacturing Engineer in Athens, GA. The role involves analyzing manufacturing processes, designing tooling, and improving systems to enhance product efficiency. Candidates should possess strong engineering skills with experience in lean manufacturing and decision-making processes, and have the opportunity for career advancement within the company.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plan

Paid time off plan

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Tuition Reimbursement

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of manufacturing engineering shop floor experience.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Experience conducting time studies.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes.
• Design and manage tooling and machines.
• Conduct quality checks and troubleshoot process issues.

Skills

Manufacturing Processes

Decision Making

Critical Thinking

Lean Manufacturing

Communication Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or engineering technology

Tools

AutoCAD

ERP Systems

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.

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.

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Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Athens, GA. In this role, you will works 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.

What you can look forward to doing 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 deploys engineering change notices.
• Establish and maintain bill of materials and work orders.
• Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements; and
  Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader.

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

• 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.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an engineering technology or minimum of3 years of manufacturing engineering shop floor experience - Work would include process improvements, cycle time, rebalancing of work, tooling corrections, etc.
• Prior experience working in AutoCAD or similar 3D modeling software
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments simultaneously
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• 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.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Athens, GA.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

How we support you (Employee benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

The power of everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com

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 29, 2025 - June 12, 2025

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.

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