Manufacturing Engineer

About the role

Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer specialized in Assembly at the North Little Rock facility in Arkansas.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain work instructions, tool lists, inspection guides, Control Plans, PFMEAs and SFMEAs for automation and other manufacturing processes.
• Support new product introductions and continuous improvement efforts around people, quality, velocity, and cost for assembly processes.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives participating in Lean Manufacturing projects and 5S improvements.
• Engage in creative problem-solving to address operational issues, including ergonomics and safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns related to automation and other manufacturing processes.
• Work with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects, ensuring efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Provide manufacturing technical support in process controls for assembly and other manufacturing processes.
• Maintain equipment reliability by identifying and addressing problem areas, performing root cause analysis, and being the technical expert for the value stream.
• Ensure compliance with all manufacturing standards, procedures, and safety guidelines, including both Caterpillar and OSHA compliant procedures.

Requirements

• Degree requirement: Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline OR equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence of significant engineering and/or operational experience related to automation and manufacturing.
• Robotic Process Automation: Technical expertise in the latest manufacturing technologies such as AI, automation, and robotics. Hands-on experience with equipment setup, diagnostics, and optimization with the ability to develop and deploy RPA solutions.
• Leverage Lean Manufacturing: Demonstrated ability to apply lean manufacturing tools and methodologies in a production environment.
• Manufacturing Processes: Expertise in manufacturing safety related to automation, knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods and technology and the ability to execute, plan and manage the manufacturing assembly process.
• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills, with experience in evaluating options, predicting impact, and advising others.

Qualifications

• Top Candidates’ May Also Have Experience with 3D modeling programs (NX or Creo).
• Experience with automation of assembly processes.
• Extensive knowledge of Lean manufacturing principles.
• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Proficient with all Microsoft Office 365 products.
• Experience with SAP.

Skills

• Strong critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
• Hands-on experience with equipment setup, diagnostics, and optimization.
• Technical expertise in the latest manufacturing technologies such as AI, automation, and robotics.
• Expertise in manufacturing safety related to automation.
• Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods and technology.
• Ability to execute, plan and manage the manufacturing assembly process.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• 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.

Pay

Pay Range: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00

Schedule

This position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the North Little Rock, Arkansas facility.

Additional Information

• Domestic relocation is not available.
• Visa sponsorship is not available.