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.

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.

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Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Victoria, TX. In this role, you will provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated machines within our fabricated excavation products.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Ensure proper functionality for fabricated excavation products within facility.
• Provide design inputs for systems for both production and prototype
• Create project plans and timelines and project scoping and costing
• Conduct regular updates and gate reviews to communicate and coordinate activities
• Validation of machining and robotic welding systems.
• Ensure common validation methods are used and carried forward into future fabrication solutions:
• Work with vendors on new technology and manufacturing processes.
• Interface closely with other teams such as Manufacturing, Product Design, Operations, Supply Chain

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Manufacturing engineering-related experience. 
• Fabrication experience
• A thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts (Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Quality Management Systems, etc.)
• The ability to read and interpret blueprints, tooling designs, and geometric drawings.
• Strong computer skills and manufacturing systems experience. 
• Excellent communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills
• Knowledge of machining processes, manual welding, robot programming, and robot welding.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Victoria, TX.

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Sponsorship is not available

How we support you (Employee benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer 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 hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

The power of everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com

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.

Posting Dates:

August 16, 2024 - August 31, 2024

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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