Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly & Automation (On-Site)

Caterpillar

Little Rock (AR)

On-site

USD 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) plan

HSA

Paid time off

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Tuition Reimbursement

Employee discounts

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Assembly for the North Little Rock facility in Arkansas. You will oversee design, implementation and maintenance of assembly processes and tooling to enable high-quality production.

The role emphasizes lean manufacturing, process controls, and collaboration with internal and external suppliers to deliver reliable, cost-effective solutions while ensuring compliance with Caterpillar and OSHA standards.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field or equivalent technical experience.
Experience with automation, manufacturing processes, and lean principles.
Ability to implement and optimize assembly processes and tooling.

Responsibilities

Create and maintain work instructions, tool lists, inspection guides, Control Plans, PFMEAs for automation and assembly.
Support new product introductions and continuous improvement in assembly processes.
Lead Lean Manufacturing and 5S initiatives to improve quality and efficiency.
Address ergonomics, safety, bottlenecks, and quality concerns in automation projects.
Collaborate with internal/external suppliers to manage projects and ensure cost-effective systems.
Provide manufacturing technical support in process controls for assembly.
Monitor equipment reliability, perform root cause analysis, and act as technical expert.
Ensure compliance with Caterpillar and OSHA standards.