Manufacturing Engineer: Lean, Automation & Capital Projects

Caterpillar Brazil; Lafayette (IN); On-site; USD 81,000 - 122,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvement, automation integration, and lean manufacturing initiatives on current and future machining operations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, velocity, and cost reduction across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include developing future-state concepts, coordinating with suppliers, and driving project execution from design reviews to production startup.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing, Industrial, Mechanical or similar field, or equivalent experience.
• Strong Lean manufacturing knowledge and experience applying it to production layouts and processes.
• Proven problem-solving skills using structured methods (A3, 8D, DMAIC).

Responsibilities

• Document current-state processes and develop future-state layouts and workflows.
• Lead cross-functional reviews and PFMEA / Control Plans development.
• Support New Capital Introduction, equipment replacement, and process improvements.
• Monitor performance and drive corrective actions to meet safety, quality, and cost goals.

Skills

Lean manufacturing

Problem solving

Project management

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

A3 / 8D / DMAIC

Education

Bachelor's degree in Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

AutoCAD

Factory Design Utilities

Power BI

Minitab

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. in Lafayette, IN seeks a Manufacturing Engineer to lead process improvement, automation integration, and lean manufacturing initiatives on current and future machining operations.

The role emphasizes safety, quality, velocity, and cost reduction across cross-functional teams. Responsibilities include developing future-state concepts, coordinating with suppliers, and driving project execution from design reviews to production startup.