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 provides hands-on manufacturing engineering support to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost across high-volume operations

Job Summary

  • This role provides hands-on manufacturing engineering support to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost across high-volume operations.
  • The position focuses on process ownership, shop-floor problem solving, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Caterpillar offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) savings plans, and tuition reimbursement.

Matching Summary

This role provides hands-on manufacturing engineering support to improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost across high-volume operations.

Salary

Base: $89,210.00 - $133,810.00; Bonus/Equity: Incentive bonus available; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k), HSA, FSA, paid time off

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Manufacturing Engineering working knowledge
  • Assembly process understanding
  • Lean Manufacturing application
  • Structured problem solving methods
  • Data-driven analysis skills
  • Standard work documentation development

Nice-to-have

  • Heavy manufacturing experience
  • Automation and tooling design exposure
  • Value stream mapping familiarity
  • Root cause analysis expertise
  • Mistake-proofing techniques
  • Strong data skills with engineering tools

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

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