Caterpillar Inc.

Senior Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Inc.

full-time

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Location Type: Office

Location: San AntonioTexasUnited States

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Salary

💰 $97,530 - $146,290 per year

Job Level

Tech Stack

About the role

  • Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns
  • Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
  • Coordinates, plans, monitors and reports the activities associated with the flow analysis, design, financial modeling and implementation of complex manufacturing group technology cells in an assigned area
  • Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties
  • Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification
  • Ensure production processes are designed and capable of meeting current and future plans
  • Develops, analyzes and manages Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets
  • Identify business risk due to equipment obsolescence
  • Work action items coming from Customer and operations quality or improvement CAR’s
  • Review, create, and sustain standard work and operations SFMEA for improvements
  • Review premature tooling report, production reports and other business metrics to identify improvement activities

Requirements

  • Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
  • Experience with CNC Machine Brands including GROB, Heller, Jtekt/Toyoda preferred.
  • Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
  • Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
  • Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
  • Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
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
Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools
CNC machininglean manufacturingmanufacturing processesprocess controlfinancial modelingproject managementflow analysisstandard workSFMEAquality assurance
Soft Skills
creative problem solvingorganizational skillscommunication skillsanalytical skillsteam collaborationrisk managementbudget managementmonitoringreportingprocess improvement