Manufacturing Engineer – Assembly

Caterpillar of Australia

Decatur, IL, USA
Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; bonus/equity: ince...
On-site
Manufacturing process improvement
Shop-floor problem solving
Continuous improvement initiatives
As a Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar’s Decatur, Illinois facility, you will provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost across high‑volume, heavy‑equipment manufacturing operations

Job Summary

  • As a Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar’s Decatur, Illinois facility, you will provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost across high‑volume, heavy‑equipment manufacturing operations.
  • This role focuses on process ownership, shop‑floor problem solving, and continuous improvement, working closely with operations, quality, supply chain, and other engineering teams.
  • Benefits include medical, dental, and vision benefits, paid time off, 401(k) savings plans, and career development opportunities.

Matching Summary

As a Manufacturing Engineer at Caterpillar’s Decatur, Illinois facility, you will provide hands‑on manufacturing engineering support to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost across high‑volume, heavy‑equipment manufacturing operations.

Salary

Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, FSA, etc.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manufacturing process improvement
  • Shop-floor problem solving
  • Continuous improvement initiatives
  • Lean manufacturing principles
  • Structured problem-solving methods
  • Data-driven analysis

Nice-to-have

  • Experience in heavy manufacturing
  • Familiarity with continuous improvement tools
  • Strong data skills

Key Requirements

  • Manufacturing Engineering (Working Knowledge)
  • Manufacturing Processes (Assembly)
  • Lean Manufacturing
  • Problem Solving
  • Decision Making and Critical Thinking
  • Project Management (Working Knowledge)
  • Communication Skills

Work Rights

Not specified

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