Manufacturing Engineer

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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.

Role Definition
Assists with technical analysis of manufacturing processes in all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

•    Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.

•    Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.

•    Providing coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.

•    Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

•     Participating in NPI, PVR (product various requirement) and ECN process for the preparation of standard work documents creation and changes in CBS, MES etc. system.

•     Responsible for planning production line balance, RCCP (Rough-Cut Capacity Planning) and solving bottleneck process problems.

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors
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 Working Knowledge: 

•    Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

•    Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

•    Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

•    Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

•    Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

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 Basic Understanding: 

•    Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles.

•    Describes basic tools for observing existing processes and identifying waste.

•    Cites industry or company examples of successful and unsuccessful lean implementations.

•    Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process.

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

•    Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.

•    Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.

•    Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.

•    Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.

•    Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

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 Working Knowledge: 

•    Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking logs on safety equipment.

•    Responds to first aid and accident situations following standard procedures.

•    Inspects manufacturing working environment to find safety violations within a specific area.

•    Utilizes personal protective equipment required or recommended for manufacturing staff.

•    Determines appropriate action to take when unsafe conditions are encountered.

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 Working Knowledge: 

•    Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.

•    Investigates the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval.

•    Explains the rationale for procedures and standards in own area of responsibility.

•    Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to one's own function.

•    Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.

This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade.  It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job.  At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization.  It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of "essential job functions" as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.

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