Manufacturing Engineer- CNC Programmer

Caterpillar Inc.; North Little Rock (AR); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Paid time off

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in North Little Rock, AR is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Machining. You will oversee design, implementation, and maintenance of machining centers and new processes, with emphasis on CNC machining and engineering excellence.

You will drive continuous improvement, support NPI, ensure safety and compliance, and collaborate with internal and external teams to deliver high-quality fabrications. On-site role, relocation not offered.

Qualifications

• Experience with CNC machining and manufacturing engineering.
• Ability to write and deploy machine programs and optimize tooling.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain work instructions, control plans, PFMEAs and SFMEAs for automation and fabrication.
• Lead continuous improvement projects to reduce cost and improve quality.
• Develop machining programs using Siemens controls and CAM tooling.
• Collaborate with suppliers and internal teams to deliver cost-effective processes.
• Ensure compliance with Caterpillar and OSHA procedures.

Skills

Hands-on equipment setup

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Safety

Decision Making

Tools

SAP

NX/Creo

GD&T

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.

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Machining at the North Little Rock facility in Arkansas. In this role, you will be responsible for overseeing the design, implementation, and maintenance Machining Centers and new manufacturing processes. This position requires experience in CNC machining and manufacturing engineering.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Creating and maintaining work instructions, tool lists, inspection guides, Control Plans, PFMEAs and SFMEAs for automation and other manufacturing processes.
  Support new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts around people, quality, velocity, and cost for large fabrications.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives participating in Lean Manufacturing projects and 5S improvements.
• Create, maintain, and improve machining programs by modifying G-Code, and improving tooling.
• Engages in creative problem-solving to address operational issues, including ergonomics and safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns related to automation and other manufacturing processes.
• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects, ensuring efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Provide manufacturing technical support in process controls for machining and other manufacturing process for large fabrications.
• Monitor and improve equipment reliability by identifying and addressing problem areas, performing root cause analysis, and being the technical expert for the value stream.
• Develop and optimize machining programs using siemens controls and PAMA machining centers.
• Ensures compliance with all manufacturing standards, procedures, and safety guidelines, including both Caterpillar and OSHA compliant procedures.

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

• Hands-on experience with equipment setup, diagnostics, and optimization.
  Manufacturing Equipment: Technical expertise in machining technologies: Experience in writing and deploying machine programs as well as finding and implementing the latest technologies in machining to the facility.
• Lean Manufacturing: Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies in a production environment.
• Manufacturing Safety: Expertise in manufacturing safety related to automation and other manufacturing processes for large fabrications, including performing inspections.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills, with experience in evaluating options, predicting impact, and advising others.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Experience with 3D modeling programs (NX or Creo)
• Ability to write, troubleshoot, and optimize CNC Machining programs.
• Experience with Geometric Tolerancing (GD&T)
• Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office 365 products.
• Experience with SAP.
• Ability to analyze and interpret various types of data for make informed resolutions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

• This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the North Little Rock, AR facility.
• Domestic relocation assistance is not available
• Sponsorship is not available

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

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

September 3, 2026 - September 13, 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.

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