Electrification Manufacturing Engineer - Assembly

Caterpillar - Decatur, IL

Full-time - Entry Level

Decatur, IL

Machinery Manufacturing

About the position

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc. When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do - but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here - we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it. At Caterpillar's Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble large mining trucks and construction equipment. In this role as a Manufacturing Engineer, you will report to the Manufacturing Engineering Manager and will work independently and as part of a team to design processes and systems used in manufacturing. As a member of the Battery Electric New Product team, you will need to have a growth mindset, promote continuous improvement, and help build a defect-free culture. We have a fabulous team that does some of the most exciting work at Caterpillar, and we can't wait for you to join the team!

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and make recommendations for facility systems, processes, training, equipment needs, and engineering product designs.
• Complete both specialized and broad-based assignments/projects which may require collaboration and integration with other functions.
• Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results, assess value proposition and determine project plans.
• Analyze, provide specifications and acquire new or replacement equipment.
• Perform capital forecasting correlation and reporting as it relates to new product introduction, product capacity increases, equipment replacement and continuous process improvement.
• Analyze the New Product's impact to the current Value Stream metrics.
• Identify design solutions to address known Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost opportunities on the current product.
• Improve space utilization in manufacturing by driving RIOP Manufacturing strategies.
• Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field.
• Experience assembling Mining and Quarry Trucks.
• Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers.
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.
• Experience working in Teamcenter, MES-A and CAPP+.

Nice-to-haves

• The ability to travel 10%.

Benefits

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)