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 Project Engineer in Peoria, IL. In this role, you will work with Earthmoving facilities globally and Excavation facilities in North America to provide technical expertise and guidance in the development of major manufacturing projects for product finishing and paint, work with design engineers, materials experts, and internal and external suppliers to support and improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness for Earthmoving product lines.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Provide direction and guidance to manufacturing personnel, supplier development engineers, and design engineers in a continuous effort to improve product finish quality and manufacturing productivity.
• Work with suppliers (both internal and external) in the development of projects, which ensure the most efficient and cost-effective systems or operations to produce quality products.
• Work with suppliers to analyze their current or proposed product and process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying the designs to improve process and/or product.
• Serve as the liaison between materials experts and operations/production teams.
• Ensure Engineering, Purchasing and shop personnel both at Caterpillar and suppliers are involved in the approval process so that sound decisions are made which improve manufacturing processes, quality and/or reduce costs.
• Use knowledge gained through years of experience to explain to suppliers the materials, controls, tooling, etc., needed to improve processes.
• Lead global product finish and paint projects.

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

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
• Manufacturing Process Design and Development: Knowledge of how to develop or design a manufacturing process; ability to establish and determine which processes and parameters should be opted to improve functionality and costs.
• Capacity Planning & Management: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
• 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:

• A good understanding of materials (especially paint and pretreatment), product design, and process design.
• At least 5 years’ progressively responsible experience working with:
  • Materials technology.
  • Caterpillar paint processes, paint specifications, and product finishing.
  • Supplier development.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering, Mechanical Engineer, Manufacturing engineering or another technical or engineering discipline.
• At least 2 years’ experience working in materials technology, process design, operations, or supplier development.
• Global project leadership experience.
• The ability to travel up to 25% of the time (domestic and international)

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Peoria, IL.

Domestic relocation assistance will be available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$110,520.00 - $165,840.00

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

Posting Dates:

April 30, 2025 - May 14, 2025

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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