Corinth Reman Manufacturing Engineering Technician III / Test Cell (2nd shift)

About the role

Caterpillar Remanufacturing is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Technician III to join our team in the Corinth, MS facility. This position supports the Manufacturing Engineers in the execution of project implementation and daily support of the Operations team.

Responsibilities

• Supports Engineers in developing print packages for RFQ’s, tooling and fixturing, CI card completion, Standard Work and other ETQ documentation creation and maintenance.
• Assists Engineers in plant layouts and related tasks as needed.
• Works in a team environment, cross-trains in other areas of operations, troubleshoots engine test, runs and diagnoses test cells, supports NPI and implementation of updated processes, assists in installing and running-off new equipment, and assists in troubleshooting equipment problems or other issues related to NPI.
• Assists in trial and runoff of new tools and associated training of group leaders and operators, investigates and implements VS CI cards, and evaluates and updates standard work, process flow, control plan, FMEA documents.
• Interfaces with operations and other cross-functional groups in addition to engineering team members, determines and performs root cause corrective analyses and actions, designs assembly tooling and fixtures, assists with torque tooling implementation, creates MES work instructions / MBOM improvements, creates tooling drawings and plant layouts in AutoCAD, purchases needed tooling and supplies through Caterpillar’s Purchase Order System, attends and actively participates in safety and team meetings, and attends and actively participates in LEAN events and workshops.

Requirements

• 5+ years in a diesel engine manufacturing or test facility OR Associate’s degree in Diesel Mechanics Technology or similar field OR an Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing related field.
• Experience reading wiring and mechanical schematics (prints).
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving problems, recognizing the need for support and creating teams to accomplish tasks, if necessary.
• High proficiency of PC skills including Microsoft office applications.
• Associate’s/Bachelor’s degree in a manufacturing related field preferred.
• Currently enrolled in or desire to pursue additional education in a manufacturing related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience working with bill of materials and engine assembly or diesel mechanics.
• Strong Diesel Engine Background and Understanding of how to build diesel engines from C-7 to C32.
• Diesel Engine Test Experience preferred.
• Experience with CAD software (AutoCAD, Creo, etc.) preferred.
• Tooling/fixturing design experience preferred.
• Excellent communication/interpersonal skills preferred.
• High degree of accountability for product and processes preferred.
• Process improvement experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Physical exertion and effort to safely lift push or pull components or parts.
• Standing or sitting at workstations for extended periods of time.
• Ability to repetitively lift parts weighing up to 35lbs.
• Visual and hearing abilities as appropriate for safe execution of job duties, functions, and tasks.

Benefits

• Starting hourly pay rate of $28.60 (pay negotiations based on skills/experience).
• Work Hours: 2PM - 10PM; Monday - Friday 40-hour work weeks with potential for overtime 80 hours of vacation with an additional 3 days (hours dependent on work schedule) of Paid Time Off (PTO) (all prorated based on hire date).
• 10 Paid holidays.
• Clean/safe work environment.
• Paid holiday shut down at the end of the year (dependent upon business needs).
• Climate controlled work environment – most areas 100%.
• 401k match up to 6% offered on day 1 of employment.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance offered on day 1 of employment.
• Quarterly bonus program.
• Potential annual performance increase.