Job Information
Caterpillar, Inc. Manufacturing Engineer in Pontiac, Illinois
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.
Position Information:
This is an on-site position in Pontiac, IL.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
This position supports Assembly.
Role Definition:
Provides technical expertise necessary to design all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for the assembly of fuel injectors. Pontiac Fuel Systems produces the leading fuel injector and assemblies for off highway diesel and dual fuel applications worldwide. This role is key to improving current safety, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the assembly processes. In addition, it will be leading new and innovated process designs for new products and understanding how the assembly processes effect the performance of the injector.
What You Will Do:
Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
Monitoring sophisticated equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.
Providing direct supervision, coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.
Leading engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.
Providing continuous improvement of current assembly process.
Facilitating and creating all APQP elements including Process Flow, Control Plan and Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA).
What You Will Have:
Bachelor’s degree in engineering; or technical degree combined with relevant industry experience; or equivalent work experience.
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 Extensive Experience:
Differentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.
Evaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.
Assesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.
Advises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.
Uses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.
Ensures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.
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 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.
Level Extensive Experience:
Consults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.
Performs safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements.
Designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures.
Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.
Assesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.
Ensures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.
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.
Top Candidates May Also Have:
Experience in fuel systems.
Experience in assembly.
What You Will Get:
Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.
You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
The Power of Everyone (https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar/diversity-inclusion.html) : At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and 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 communities where we live and work.
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Summary Pay Range:
$95,640.00 - $143,520.00
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:
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)
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Tuition Reimbursement
Career Development
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .
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:
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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