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.

Location:  Frosinone
Tipo Contratto tempo indetermintato

Position Summary
We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Engineering Manager to lead strategic initiatives within our manufacturing operations. This role will focus on driving capital investments, advancing automation and smart factory technologies, and leading process engineering and maintenance activities to enable continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities

Investment & Capital Projects

Lead the planning, justification, and execution of capital investment projects aimed at modernizing manufacturing operations.

Collaborate with cross-functional teams to define project scopes, budgets, and timelines.

Ensure compliance with safety, quality, and regulatory standards throughout project execution.

Process Engineering & Continuous Improvement

Analyze current manufacturing processes and identify opportunities for optimization complying with safety, quality, and regulatory standards

Lead Kaizen, Six Sigma, and Lean Manufacturing projects to improve efficiency and reduce waste.

Standardize best practices across sites and ensure scalability of solutions.

Automation & Smart Factory

Develop and implement automation strategies to enhance productivity, quality, and flexibility.

Evaluate and integrate Industry 4.0 technologies, including IoT, AI, and data analytics, into manufacturing processes.

Partner with IT and digital transformation teams to support smart factory initiatives.

Maintenance Strategy

Oversee the development and implementation of preventive and predictive maintenance programs.

Support reliability engineering initiatives to improve equipment uptime and performance.

Drive digitalization of maintenance processes through CMMS and data-driven tools.

Leadership & Collaboration

Manage and develop a team made by engineers and technical specialists.

Foster a culture of innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Collaborate with global stakeholders to align engineering strategies with business goals.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Mechanical, Industrial, or Manufacturing Engineering (or related field).

Minimum 8 years of experience in manufacturing environment, with at least 3 years in a managerial role.

Proven track record in leading capital investment projects and automation initiatives.

Strong knowledge of Lean, Six Sigma, TPM, and Industry 4.0 technologies.

Excellent leadership, communication, and project management skills.

Fluent in English; additional languages are a plus.

Posting Dates:

December 2, 2025 - December 12, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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