Manufacturing Engineer — Lean & Automation Focus

Caterpillar Inc.; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

401(k) plan

Paid time off

HSA

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Waco, TX. You will apply advanced manufacturing engineering expertise to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across complex operations.

Lead process improvements, support equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with lean manufacturing, automation and robotics. You will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, maintenance and engineering teams to develop innovative manufacturing

Qualifications

• Decision making and critical thinking skills required.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and methods.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and analytical thinking.
• Experience in project management practices and leading initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Lead process improvements across complex manufacturing operations.
• Support production equipment reliability and uptime.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and engineering teams.
• Leverage lean manufacturing, automation, robotics and project management to optimize processes.

Skills

Decision making

Critical thinking

Manufacturing processes

Project management

Tools

CREO

SAP Mach 1

SAP ME

Job description

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Waco, TX. You will apply advanced manufacturing engineering expertise to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across complex operations.

Lead process improvements, support equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives with lean manufacturing, automation and robotics. You will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, maintenance and engineering teams to develop innovative manufacturing