Manufacturing Project Engineer 1

Description

Career Area:

Job Description:

Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Project Engineer position works both independently and as part of a team to improve manufacturing processes and systems. In addition, Manufacturing Project Engineers function as a future planner and subject matter expert for technical planning throughout the manufacturing facility.

Job Duties/Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Design, develop and implement Lean Manufacturing Systems to produce products at the desired quality and velocity (Takt Time) to meet customer expectations.
• Work with current manufacturing engineers to develop the future state in order to integrate new technology and drive continuous improvement.
• Provide detailed cost estimates of planned improvements to meet a capital spend plan.
• Develop detailed project plans with timing and resources identified to meet customer expectations.
• Articulate and present the future vision to functional support groups to gain buy in and ownership of the plan throughout the organization.
• Develop cost benefit analysis of multiple manufacturing scenarios in order to determine a go-forward plan that achieves targets.
• Provide leadership in the implementation of new technologies within the factory.  Develop individual presentations on all integration / improvement projects.  Ensure a smooth transition to new and revised systems and processes.
• Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost in performing transformation activities.
• Implement major systems and coordinate the implementation of those systems with all areas of responsibility.

Basic Qualifications:

• 2-year technical degree from an accredited college or university
• In lieu of a technical degree, 10+ years of manufacturing experience
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience

Top candidates will also have:

• Bachelors degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• Masters Degree in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Technology.
• Previous Caterpillar Experience within Tractor products.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate improvement ideas to diverse groups of subordinates and superiors alike.
• Experience using a solid modeling CAD/CAM system for manufacturing purposes, such as ProE / CREO.
• Experience using 2D CAD (AutoCad) and Factory CAD to develop shop floor layouts.
• Experience and understanding of Facility Engineering basics with plant systems and requirements.
• Fundamental understanding of Lean Manufacturing with experience in the implementation of Lean Methodologies. 
• Detailed understanding of capital spend requirements

Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status; however, 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.

Not ready to apply? Submit your information to our Talent Network here.