Career Area:

Manufacturing

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.

Job Summary:

Caterpillar’s Resource Industries Operations and Products (RIOP) 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.

What You Will Do:

Provide advanced technical guidance on major manufacturing projects, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to enhance productivity and cost-effectiveness.Oversee the implementation and coordination of major manufacturing systems, ensuring seamless integration with plant operations.Analyze and assess supplier product/process designs for feasibility and improvement, driving continuous enhancement initiatives.Mentor manufacturing engineers and operators, supporting the development of high-quality products and optimized processes.Develop detailed project plans with timing and resources identified to meet customer expectations.Adhere to established standards, policies and practices relating to People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost in performing transformation activities.Effectively communicate and track progress of Design for Assembly and Manufacturability improvements with the respective engineering design teams.Coordinate NPI build activities with the product group and the current manufacturing engineering team.

Education requirement:

Candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in engineering/technology or demonstrate equivalent knowledge through professional expertise

What skills you will have:

Project Management:

Manage large-scale projects: Oversee projects from start to finish, ensuring timely delivery and budget adherence.Lead cross-functional teams: Coordinate efforts across engineering, operations, and supply chain.Ability to mention others in best practices for project and capital management.

Judgment and Decision Making:

Seeks input from multiple cross-functions teams to gather various perspectives to develop a comprehensive enterprise solution.Ensures decisions satisfies the facilities short term and long-term strategic goals for People, Quality, Velocity, and Cost.Communicates decisions confidently and insures organizational buy in across engineering, operations, and supply chain.

Manufacturing Process Design and Development:

Uses a data-based approach (ex: Factory Sim) to create various process alternatives for selecting the most optimal process design.Apply lean principles: Reduce waste and enhance process flow.Mentors other manufacturing engineers on the team to improve process design

Additional Information:    

The location for this position is East Peoria, Illinois

Domestic relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position will require 10% travel.   

      

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 wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

Competitive Base SalaryAnnual incentive bonus plan*Medical, dental, and vision coveragePaid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)401k savings planHealth savings account (HSA)Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)Short and long-term disability coverageLife InsurancePaid parental leaveHealthy Lifestyle ProgramsEmployee Assistance ProgramsVoluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

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.

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Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

401(k) savings plans*

Health Savings Account (HSA)*

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

Health Lifestyle Programs*

Employee Assistance Program*

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

Career Development*

Incentive bonus*

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

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.

Posting Dates:

May 5, 2025 - May 14, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.     

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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