Job Description

Career Area: Manufacturing

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Manufacturing Engineer III

CATERPILLAR REMANUFACTURING
Caterpillar takes a system view of the life of our products. We design and manufacture them for multiple lives, our dealers support and service them to maximize their value to the customer, and we remanufacture them at the end of their serviceable life to deliver the next generation of value. Our industry leading engineering and manufacturing expertise, large field population and world class dealer organization make this possible. This total life cycle approach allows us to provide sustainable solutions that help our customers build a better world.

Our Caterpillar Remanufacturing Division currently has an opening for a Manufacturing Engineer III position located in the Corinth, MS facility . This position will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems and processes, consisting of complex manufacturing operations and sophisticated manufacturing machines.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Developing, analyzing, and managing Manufacturing/Assembly Projects
• Administering the New Product Introduction (NPI) process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build
• Working with multiple departments to ensure material flow, material availability, tooling and quality processes are implemented for successful NPI and engineering change management
• Training new processors and developing training programs and documentation for Processors and Assemblers
• Leading problem solving activities to address operational issues including: ergonomic/safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerts
• Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
• Providing manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification
• Coordinating the purchase and application of machine tools, controls, and related equipment corporate wide to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations
• Designing complex or intricate jigs and fixtures
• Designing lifting devices and assembly aids
• Manage manufacturing floor layout to maximize efficiency and flow
• Providing technical support, machine integration, and programming changes to PLC Logic Controllers, and/or CNC machines
• Supporting Engineering Change processes, Warranty reduction, and Continuous Improvement initiatives to improve Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost metrics.
• Supporting Maintenance, Contractors, and Suppliers with Troubleshooting, Repair, and Programming Changes to machines and tooling
• Developing, Procuring, and Validating implementation of new machines and tooling
• Create and update standard work, safe operating procedures, control plans, Process FMEA and Safety FMEA documentation
• Utilize production data to lead capacity planning and demand planning activities
• Support operations teams in developing labor utilization plans that aligns with process flow and takt time/cycle time analysis

Basic Qualifications:

• 3+ years manufacturing related work experience in Machining processes
• University or technical degree in a manufacturing engineering-related discipline (Mechanical, Manufacturing, Aeronautical, Aerospace, or Industrial Engineering), or 10 years of equivalent experience
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts (Lean Manufacturing, 6-Sigma, Quality Management Systems, Tooling Controls, etc.)
• Experience with designing requirements and managing implementation of capital assets
• Thorough experience with Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, etc.)
• Experience with CAD Software (AutoCAD, PTC Creo, Solidworks, etc.)

Top Candidates Will Also Have:

• Good written and oral communication skills
• Able to build strong relationships with various stakeholders at all levels
• Background in DMAIC Lean Principles
• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts
• Capital Equipment and machine tooling integration project experience
• 3+ years of related work experience in remanufacturing processes

Employee Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

Relocation assistance is offered 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.

All eligible candidates MUST pass the following pre-employment screenings before they can be hired to any Caterpillar position:

• Background Screening
• Drug & Alcohol Screening (Applicants are hereby advised that the Company has implemented a drug and alcohol policy and conducts a testing program, pursuant to Sections 71-7-1, et al., of the Mississippi Code of 1972, Ann. (hereinafter referred to as \xe2\x80\x9cthe Act\xe2\x80\x9d), and you are hereby advised of the existence of said Act.)

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.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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