Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Manager

About Caterpillar Precision Seals And Attachments (CPSA) Mapleton

Located in Mapleton, Illinois, CPSA Mapleton is part of Caterpillar’s world-class manufacturing network and operates within one of the largest foundry campuses in the United States. Since 1965, Caterpillar Precision Seals has been the industry leader in metal face seal technology, producing high-quality sealing solutions that protect critical equipment in some of the world's toughest environments. At Mapleton, teams support the full product lifecycle, including engineering, sourcing, manufacturing, validation, and technical support, delivering innovative sealing solutions to customers across the mining, construction, agriculture, forestry, defense, and industrial sectors worldwide.

About the Role

Caterpillar's Mapleton facility is seeking an Advanced Manufacturing & Engineering Manager to lead the next generation of manufacturing performance and smart factory transformation. In this highly visible leadership role, you will drive the integration of engineering, maintenance, automation, reliability, and digital manufacturing technologies to improve safety, quality, productivity, cost, and overall operational performance. You will shape and execute the facility's Industry 4.0 strategy by leveraging automation, advanced analytics, predictive maintenance, digital tools, and continuous improvement methodologies to optimize assets, processes, and workforce effectiveness.

As a key member of the plant leadership team, you will partner closely with Operations, Engineering, Quality, IT, and Supply Chain teams to lead transformation initiatives, accelerate technology adoption, and deliver sustainable business results. You will establish technical standards, champion a culture of operational excellence, and build the organizational capabilities required to support long-term growth and manufacturing excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop a high-performing engineering, maintenance, and automation organization that supports manufacturing operations, drives operational excellence, and achieves business objectives across the facility.
• Provide strategic leadership for Industry 4.0 initiatives, digital transformation, automation, and continuous improvement efforts, positioning the organization for future-state manufacturing and long-term competitiveness.
• Oversee manufacturing engineering functions including assembly processes, manufacturing systems, cost estimating, production planning, facility layout, standards development, tooling, gauging, and equipment validation to ensure efficient and reliable operations.
• Drive the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing methods, equipment, technologies, and operating systems that enhance safety, quality, productivity, reliability, and cost performance.
• Champion modernization initiatives by identifying and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies, automation solutions, data-driven decision making, and digital tools that improve operational performance and business outcomes.
• Ensure manufacturing facilities, equipment, and processes are properly designed, maintained, and aligned with authorized product programs, production schedules, and capacity requirements.
• Lead reliability and uptime strategies to maximize equipment availability, minimize downtime, and support efficient, uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Serve as a key business transformation leader, partnering across operations, engineering, supply chain, and leadership teams to drive innovation, continuous improvement, and sustainable operational excellence.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, automation engineering, or metallurgical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, tooling, equipment design, facility layout, process validation, and industrial engineering principles.
• Expertise developing maintenance and reliability strategies that maximize equipment uptime, improve asset performance, reduce failures, and support uninterrupted manufacturing operations.
• Demonstrated success leading Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and continuous improvement initiatives that deliver measurable gains in productivity, quality, throughput, and cost performance.
• Knowledge of successful performance management techniques and ability to lead multidisciplinary teams including manufacturing engineers, maintenance professionals, automation specialists, reliability engineers, and technical experts.
• Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex operational challenges, identify root causes, assess risk, and implement effective solutions that improve manufacturing performance, workforce effectiveness, and customer outcomes.
• Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical, and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update, and store them.
• Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Additional Information

This position is located in Mapleton, IL. Domestic relocation assistance is available. Visa sponsorship is not available. The role requires 15% travel.

Pay

Summary pay range: $147,760.00 - $221,640.00. Compensation and benefits may vary depending on job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance, and experience.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits (subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines)
• 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.