Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Test Engineering

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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Job Description:

At Caterpillar’s Decatur, IL facility, we manufacture and assemble Large Mining Equipment. As a Manager Manufacturing Engineering – Test Engineering, you will lead team supporting operations and manufacturing processes, test system development, in-process validation, and equipment needed to successfully and economically produce assigned parts/products in accordance with engineering specifications.

What you will do:

• Overseeing manufacturing engineering teams and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.

• Leading test system hardware and software development, post assembly processes, manufacturing processing, cost estimating and capital forecasting/execution, layout, standards, etc.

• Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.

• Leading the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.

Top candidates will have

• Engineering or Engineering Technology Degree

• Previous Supervisory Experience

What Skills You Will Have:

Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Manages the adoption of lean manufacturing principles across the organization.

• Teaches others about how lean approach integrates operations, customers, logistics and product development.

• Consults on work cell design and plan layout in support of lean principles.

• Consults on the use of lean approaches across multiple functions.

• Trains others on key lean measurements and tools and techniques for measuring performance.

• Participates in detailed planning for implementing and monitoring lean manufacturing.

Manufacturing Processes : Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Advises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.

• Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.

• Trains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process.

• Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.

• Selects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products.

• Evaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.

• Investigates the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval.

• Explains the rationale for procedures and standards in own area of responsibility.

• Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to ones own function.

• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.

Additional Information:

• The primary location for this position is Decatur, IL

• Domestic relocation assistance is not available

• Travel up to 10%

• Sponsorship is not available

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 Salary

Annual incentive bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Short and long-term disability coverage

Life Insurance

Paid parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

October 16, 2024 – October 27, 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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