Tool Design Engineer - Advanced Manufacturing

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation assistance not available

Sponsorship not available

Job summary

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Tool Design Expert in East Peoria, IL. This onsite role focuses on designing, testing, and implementing tooling solutions across machining and assembly.

You will lead projects, manage budgets, and collaborate with suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 5–7 years of experience (or 10+ years as a Manufacturing Engineer), and strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 5–7 years of manufacturing experience or 10+ years as a Manufacturing Engineer.
• Experience in machine shop, gage design, and drivetrain capital projects.
• Experience with manufacturing support activities including test and validation of complex assembly processes.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates design, test, build, run-off and application of jigs and fixtures with design engineering and production teams.
• Develops, analyzes and manages Manufacturing/ Tool Design Projects.
• Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets; aids in maintaining the department capital forecast.
• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects for cost-effective systems and processes.
• Addresses ergonomic/safety, efficiency improvements, bottlenecks, and quality concerns through creative problem solving.
• Designs and implements integration of manufacturing systems relating to tooling in machining and assembly value streams.

Skills

Decision Making

Judgment and Decision Making

Lean Manufacturing

Manufacturing Equipment

Manufacturing Processes

Manufacturing Safety

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures

Problem Management Process

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer - Tool Design Expert in East Peoria, IL. This onsite role focuses on designing, testing, and implementing tooling solutions across machining and assembly.

You will lead projects, manage budgets, and collaborate with suppliers to deliver high-quality outcomes. The ideal candidate brings a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent), 5–7 years of experience (or 10+ years as a Manufacturing Engineer), and strong knowledge of lean manufacturing and manufacturing