Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly

Caterpillar Inc.

Decatur, IL, US
Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; bonus/equity: ince...
Manufacturing engineering working knowledge
Assembly process understanding
Lean manufacturing application
This role focuses on process ownership, shop-floor problem solving, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, velocity, and cost

Job Summary

  • This role focuses on process ownership, shop-floor problem solving, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, velocity, and cost.
  • The company is a global team of makers and problem solvers creating stronger, more sustainable communities through innovation.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plans, health savings accounts, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

This role focuses on process ownership, shop-floor problem solving, and continuous improvement to enhance safety, quality, velocity, and cost.

Salary

Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, parental leave, tuition reimbursement

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manufacturing Engineering working knowledge
  • Assembly process understanding
  • Lean Manufacturing application
  • Structured problem solving methods
  • Standard work development
  • Safety and environmental compliance

Nice-to-have

  • Heavy manufacturing experience
  • Automation and tooling design exposure
  • Value stream mapping familiarity
  • Data analysis skills
  • Continuous improvement tools usage

Key Requirements

  • Working knowledge of manufacturing engineering principles
  • Understanding of assembly processes
  • Ability to apply lean principles
  • Structured approach to root cause analysis
  • Project management working knowledge

Work Rights

Not specified

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