Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
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.
CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Caterpillar takes a system view of the life of our products. We design and manufacture them for multiple lives, our dealers support and service them to maximize their value to the customer, and we remanufacture them at the end of their serviceable life to deliver the next generation of value. Our industry leading engineering and manufacturing expertise, large field population and world class dealer organization make this possible. This total life cycle approach allows us to provide sustainable solutions that help our customers build a better world.
About the role:
Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer III position located in the Franklin, IN facility . This position will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to support, design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems and processes, consisting of complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated manufacturing machines.
What you will be doing:
Developing, analyzing, and managing Manufacturing/machining /Assembly Projects
Lead new technology introduction including replacing current machining process & developing new machining processes
Working with multiple departments to ensure material flow, material availability, tooling and quality processes are implemented for successful NPI and engineering change management
Training new processors and developing training programs and documentation for Processors and Assemblers
Leading problem solving activities to address operational issues including: ergonomic/safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerts
Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
Providing manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification
Coordinating 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
Designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures
Designing lifting devices and assembly aids
Manage manufacturing floor layout to maximize efficiency and flow
Providing technical support, machine integration, and programming changes to PLC Logic Controllers, and/or CNC machines
Supporting Engineering Change processes, Warranty reduction, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost metrics.
Supporting Maintenance, Contractors, and Suppliers with Troubleshooting, Repair, and Programming Changes to machines and tooling
Developing, Procuring, and Validating implementation of new machines and tooling
Create and update standard work, safe operating procedures, control plans, Process FMEA and Safety FMEA documentation
Utilize production data to lead capacity planning and demand planning activities
Support operations teams in developing labor utilization plans that aligns with process flow and takt time/cycle time analysis
What you will have:
3+ years manufacturing related work experience in Machining processes
4 University or technical degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering), or 10 years of equivalent experience
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts (Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Quality Management Systems, Tooling Controls, etc.)
Experience with designing requirements and managing implementation of capital assets
Thorough experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
Experience with CAD Software (AutoCAD, PTC Creo, Solidworks, etc.)
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Good written and oral communication skills
Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders at all levels
Background in DMAIC Lean Principles
Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
Capital Equipment and machine tooling integration project experience
3+ years of related work experience in remanufacturing processes
Fixture and tooling design experience
Employee Benefits
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)
Relocation is available for this position.
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.
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.
