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.

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 excavation products.

What you can look forward to in this role:

· Ensure proper functionality for excavation products within facility

· Provide design inputs for both production and prototype systems

· Take ownership of project plans, project scope, costing, execution

· Conduct regular updates and gate reviews to communicate and coordinate activities

· Validation of manufacturing systems using standardized methods

· Ensure common validation methods are used and carried forward into future solutions

· Work with vendors on new technology and manufacturing processes.

· Implement new systems and technology

· Interface closely with other teams such as Fabrications, Product Design, Operations, Supply Chain

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

· Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

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

· 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.

· 3D Modeling & Printing: Hands-on experience preferred.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

· Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Manufacturing or Engineering field, or 3-5 years’ experience manufacturing engineering-related experience dealing with prime product.

· The ability to demonstrate initiative and work with diverse groups to reach consensus.

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills as well as project management.

· Knowledge and understanding of Lean Manufacturing

· Product structure layout and Bills of Materials

· Systems: Teamcenter Visualization, SAP, VPP, and HVC.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Victoria, TX.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$79,800.00 - $119,760.00

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

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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:

September 19, 2025 - October 3, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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