Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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Role Definition

The Manufacturing Engineer - Tool Design Expert is expected to function as a specialist with respect to a specific technical phase of the planning function and which generally falls within the major areas of planning, tooling, maintenance, plant engineering, releasing, machine shop, assembly, etc. wherever a specific technical assignment may be needed.

What you will do

• Coordinates Design, test, build, run-off and application of jigs and fixtures with design engineering and production teams.

• Develops, analyzes and manages Manufacturing/ Tool Design Projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets. Aids in maintaining the department capital forecast.

• Work assignments may be specialized in nature for tooling but may also be broad based with coordination between other staff personnel to complete a larger project.

• Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.

• Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.

• Designs, develops and implements the integration of manufacturing systems as they relate to tooling in both machining and assembly value steams.

Degree Requirement

• Technical/University degree or appropriate equivalent experience desired.

What you must have (skills)

• 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.

• Engineering - Manufacturing: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

• 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.

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

• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

• 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.

Top Candidates will also have

• 5 - 7 years of appropriate manufacturing experience

• Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills are required to develop a cooperative working relationship with others inside and outside the department.

• Experience within electric drive system manufacturing development.

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts

• Experience leading drivetrain capital projects, layout improvements, working with contractors and other manufacturing related project management.

• Strong problem-solving capability

• Strong analytical skills

• Experience with manufacturing support activities including test and validation of complex assembly processes.

Additional Information

• This position will close on 5/8/2026 at 11:59 pm.

• This position will be located onsite 5 days a week in either East Peoria, IL (Building KK) or Mossville, IL (Building H).

• Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.

• VISA sponsorship is NOT available.

• This position may require less than 10% travel.

Final details

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Summary Pay Range:

$89,210.00 - $133,810.00

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.

Posting Dates:

April 24, 2026 - May 8, 2026

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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