Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Manufacturing Engineer Manager Job Highlights

Company Profile

Caterpillar is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives.

Job Profile

The company is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager who will be responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by providing tooling, processes, equipment, etc. through the coordination of a technical staff assigned to provide for the needs of the shop operation.

Relocation assistance is available for this position.

Educational Qualification

• Applicants should have a Bachelor of Science in Welding Engineering from a college or university

Work Experience

• Possess at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role
• At least 5 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
• 10 years of experience in welding-related activities

Duties/Responsibilities

• Conduct or review welding-related failure analysis.
• Coordinates the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture of quality parts.
• Ensure that the 5-year capital plan positions the Fabrications teams to achieve long-term PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost)
• 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.
• Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to processes, tooling, equipment, etc.
• Lead the Planning and Manufacturing Engineering team to achieve safety goals, capacity requirements, product cost, and quality commitments.
• Manage Capital projects to achieve goals related to RFI approval, spending targets, and expense budgets for smaller projects.
• Process owner for the Facility Weld Quality Plan and owner of the Welding CAV audit for the facility.
• Provide Technical Expertise and Support for current Fabrication processes, including manual and robotic welding as well as part assembly.
• Represent the facility and enterprise in external welding-related communities.
• Responsible for all aspects of the weld quality plan including welder, weld process, weld equipment, and welding material qualifications to Caterpillar Inc standards.
• Serve as a liaison between engineering and manufacturing on weld-related issues.
• Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing the work of subordinates is required.
• Work with Product Support to assist with Field Repair Procedures for weld-related issues.

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• Project management experience or skills (credible)

Benefits/Perks

• The company offers a total rewards package that provides day-one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus.
• Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on the hire date).
• Provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel-toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

Employer’s Statement

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified individuals – including minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities – are encouraged to apply.