Manufacturing Engineer (Next Gen Common Rail Fuel Systems)

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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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.

Caterpillar’s Large Power Systems (LPSD) Division will focus on delivering reliable and best-in-class fuel injection solutions to our customers. Focus areas for this position include machining, gaging, and testing of fuel injector components to support engine design and development.

We are looking for top talent to build and scale the Next Generation of technologies, products, and services to help our customers build a better—more sustainable—world. We need self-motivated, intelligent, and team-oriented individuals to make our plans a reality. Individuals with high emotional intelligence, humility, and openness to discovery will thrive in the teams we are building.

Job Summary

Caterpillar’s Common Rail Injector Team is looking for a lead engineer to serve as component and process owner within the Manufacturing Engineering team. This exciting opportunity will serve a critical role in the design and development of robust processes for a wide range of fuel system applications. The Common Rail Injector Team consists of over 20 mechanical and Manufacturing Engineers developing the Next Generation of Caterpillar fuel injection equipment. Check out this exciting example of the type of projects this position will directly support: https://www.cat.com/en_US/ campaigns /npi/c13d.html

Important Position Information:

• The position is located in Pontiac, IL.
• Domestic relocation is available for this position.
• Up to 15% domestic/international travel is required.
• To be considered for the position, please apply by 12/21/2023 at 11:59pm.

What you will do (includes, but not limited to):

• Create and implement documentation for new processes and products.
• Develops, analyzes, and manages multiple Manufacturing/ Assembly Projects.
• Maintains project capital forecast.
• Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns.
• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects while ensuring efficient and cost-effective systems and processes.
• Coordinates, plans, monitors, and reports activities related to process design / flow, financial analysis, and state-of-the-art manufacturing processes.
• Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
• Coordinates the purchase and application of machine tools, controls, and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations.

What you must have:

• Bachelor of Engineering or technical equivalent or
• 10 years of manufacturing experience
• At least 3 years of machining or engineering experience
• Experience with APQP/ PPAP as it pertains to product development
• Project planning (short and long term) experience

• Excellent analytical skills and understanding of complex engineering concepts and applications
• Self-starter with strong technical leadership skills
• Excellent relationship building and interpersonal skills to enable coaching and/or influencing others on new technologies, new applications, or potential solutions
• Ability to communicate, collaborate, and build trust across a wide and diverse range of people – product specialists, internal partners, technicians, suppliers, and engineers

Top candidates will also have:

• Production process development
• Troubleshooting/ RCCA understanding/ experience
• Machine programming and process planning experience (PLC, Fanuc, Siemens)
• Direct responsibility for execution of capital projects
• High precision grinding and machining processes with associated tooling required
• Ability to read and interpret Engineering prints & translate into Operational drawings
• Safety FMEA and job hazard assessments
• Experience using Visio, Excel, Microsoft Project, and PowerBI

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Employee benefit details

Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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