Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
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Job Summary:
At Caterpillar's South Milwaukee, WI facility, we manufacture electric rope shovels for mining operations. In this role as a Manufacturing Engineer, you will report to the Group Manager and will be primarily responsible for working both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter expert for technical planning throughout the manufacturing facility. As a member of the Manufacturing 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!
What you will do:
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
Improve Value Stream metrics by defining and implementing process improvement activities
Identify Root Causes and implement Corrective Actions to address Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost opportunities identified through projects, CI Cards, or CPI/BIQ issues
Improve space utilization in manufacturing and office spaces
Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes
What you will have:
Associates degree from an accredited college or university
2+ years of manufacturing engineering experience
2+ years of welding experience
In lieu of a degree, 5+ years of experience working in a manufacturing environment with experience creating visual aids standard work and routings
Top Candidates will also have:
Bachelor's degree in engineering or manufacturing-related discipline
3 years of experience working on a Manufacturing Engineering team
Ability to work with a diverse group of employees and customers
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
Experience working in SAP
2+ years of capital project experience
Experience working with Electric Rope Shovel components
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is S. Milwaukee, WI
Domestic relocation assistance is available
This position may require 5% travel
Sponsorship is not available
This posting will close at midnight on September 24, 2023
What you will get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
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).
Final details:
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EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
There's more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.
Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee's contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we've built.
