Manufacturing Engineer: Lean Automation & Process Optimization

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Caterpillar in Waco, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to apply advanced manufacturing engineering to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across complex operations. You will lead process improvements, support equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop innovative manufacturing solutions, leveraging lean, automation, and robotics to

Qualifications

• Ability to apply advanced manufacturing engineering to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop innovative manufacturing solutions.
• Strong knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and process optimization.

Responsibilities

• Identify, evaluate, and implement enhancements to complex manufacturing equipment and production processes.
• Lead process improvements and support equipment reliability across operations.
• Coach and develop operations technical staff and support functions.

Skills

Decision Making

Project Management

Manufacturing Processes

Problem Solving

Tools

CREO

SAP Mach 1

SAP ME

NPI management

Job description

Caterpillar in Waco, TX is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer to apply advanced manufacturing engineering to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance across complex operations. You will lead process improvements, support equipment reliability, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

You will collaborate with production, quality, supply chain, maintenance, and engineering teams to develop innovative manufacturing solutions, leveraging lean, automation, and robotics to