Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Role Definition

Provides support and guidance on all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

Roles & Responsibilities:

• Support painting facility digital transformation, conduct data mining and analysis to support production decision-making, quality control, and cost optimization. Develop predictive models to enable intelligent early warning and optimization of production processes

• Collaborate closely with production, quality, logistics, and other departments to understand business needs, provide digital solutions

• Lead painting automation projects, manage complex automation projects from concept to deployment. Implement robot/Cobot, AI, machine learning, AGV and 2D/3D vision technologies to optimize production, troubleshoot and enhance performance of existing automation systems.

• Robust Root Cause Corrective Action(RCCA) to painting facility safety , quality and process issues.

• Perform technical analysis of painting manufacturing processes to support management decisions.

• Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication of all necessary tooling and machines;

• Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues, develops solutions, and monitor improvements.

• Develop stop capabilities by implementing better detection in the painting process

• Analyze and deploys ECN, SWS creation, Control plan, PFMEA, SFMEA, Process documentation etc

• Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements continuously.

• Proactive action to improve the painting for quality as well as velocity, line balancing, safety, cost.

• Key focus on bringing new technology in the painting process for better control and reliable process.

Skill Descriptors

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 Working Knowledge:

• Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.

• Finds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean.

• Explains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area.

• Selects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment.

• Explains benchmarks and measures of effectiveness of lean.

Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Performs routine maintenance: cleaning, replacing defective or worn parts.

• Performs basic care and safety considerations for a specific type of manufacturing equipment.

• Participates in setting up new machines and testing according to manufacturer's specifications.

• Uses standard diagnostic tools and techniques; resolves common problems.

• Conducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations.

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 Extensive Experience:

• Consults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards.

• Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices.

• Develops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.

• Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards.

• Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization.

• Ensures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.

Problem Management Process - MFG: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.

Level Working Knowledge:

• Uses a specific discipline or approach to problem solving and resolution.

• Records common problems and associated resolution alternatives.

• Monitors problem resolution and provides feedback to customer.

• Implements the established procedures for handling non-standard or unusual problems.

• Works with features of problem reporting and tracking software.

Familiar with Painting Skill

Good communication skills in English, interpersonal and teamwork skills

Prefer skills:

Programming language: such as Python, Java, or C++

Candidates with practical project development experience are preferred.

Digital Skills: Familiar with Excel, Power Bi, Power Apps, etc. will be the bonus points.

Flexibility to work in 1st / 2nd shifts.

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

About Caterpillar

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

九月 26, 2025 - 十月 16, 2025

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

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