Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
WE BUILD WHAT MATTERS
What matters most to you? Is it being part of a strong team? Supporting your family? Solving global problems? You can do these and more at Caterpillar; where your work enables progress around the globe, and you contribute to meaningful work. Together, we can build what matters! Be a member of the Griffin facility leadership team, where our team of nearly approximately 800 employees manufacture engines and generator sets that serve customers all over the world!
As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager , you will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by providing tooling, processes, equipment, etc. needed and is done through leading other leaders of technical staff assigned to provide for the needs of the factory operations. This position will also have responsibility for the facility engineering and test department.
Job responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Coordinates the installation of new equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical assembly of engines and generator sets.
Provide training, development and motivation for a staff cable of completing objectives, and implementing cost reduction projects that meet/exceed the manufacturing and assembly process requirements.
Ensures optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, test equipment, etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements.
Coordinates release dates and availability of machines and equipment and material to maintain schedules and satisfy demand.
Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to processes, tooling, equipment, etc.
Ensures implementation of modern technology and follows to determine the effectiveness of equipment and systems.
Establishes and then monitors general policies and guidelines for projects under his/her control, to ensure specific management goals are met and desired results are achieved.
Coordinate capital projects for process enhancement and to improve customer satisfaction.
Keep abreast of industry changes by attending product demonstrations and identifying ongoing improvements in processes and technologies to better serve our customers.
Has responsibility and accountability for Manufacturing Engineering, Releasing and Facilities Engineering departments
Basic Qualifications:
Technical or University Degree in Manufacturing, Engineering, or related discipline and 4+ years of manufacturing experience and/or maintenance experience
Supervisory experience in an industrial field of 4+ years
Knowledge of various engineering, assembly manufacturing and/or maintenance standards and practices
Ability to read and understand blueprints
Strong project management skills with the ability to deliver on time and on plan
Sound written, oral, presentation, and influencing skills
High level of curiosity and investigative mindset with attention to detail
Strong leadership skills with the ability to coach others, take initiative and drive creative ideas forward
Ability to thrive and adapt in high growth, rapidly changing environment
Passion for collaboration and ability to align multiple stakeholders
Top Candidates Will Also Have:
Extensive knowledge of the planning system, manufacturing operations, facilities, methods, and tooling
Experience with engine and/or generator set manufacturing
Experience in applying Lean Manufacturing principles
Previous leadership experience in Maintenance or Manufacturing Engineering environment
Additional Information:
This position is located in Griffin, GA
Travel of <10% is expected
Relocation assistance IS available for this position
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position
This position will close on 10/20/2022
Employee Benefit Details:
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:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
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 .
Relocation is available for this position.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
