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Caterpillar, Inc. Fabrications Manufacturing Engineering Manager in Sanford, North Carolina

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.

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.

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Caterpillar is seeking a Fabrications Engineer Manager in Sanford, NC. In this role, you will plan and direct the fabrications CI and planning functions to meet the facility plan objectives and satisfy customer needs

What you can look forward to in this role:

  • Plans, initiates, and maintains fabrications manufacturing engineering processes which establishes and achieves the least total cost, best quality and timely delivery of NPI and CPI projects.

  • Manages team of manufacturing engineers, planners and CI techs to ensure timely delivery of planning deliverables.

  • Develops and directs internal process flow planning and implements process changes.

  • Provides direct support to manufacturing operations through managing standard work, routings and process changes.

  • Participates in internal fabrications quality improvement efforts.

  • Develops and directs manufacturing engineering projects (IM&E) to support fabrication processes and operations.

  • Develops plans and business cases to obtain project funding.

  • Selects, trains and assists direct reports while providing career guidance and opportunity for added experience and training.

  • Develops staff skills by focusing on evaluative / analytical thinking, innovative approaches to problem solving and team building.

  • The position is responsible for all personnel issues and performance evaluation of direct reports.

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

  • 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.

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

  • Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

  • 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:

  • Progressive experience in a fabrications, machining or assembly manufacturing environment

  • Extensive experience in planning systems (Standard work, routings, PMEA, SFMEA)

  • Strong knowledge of AutoCAD and CREO

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability develop and deploy creative / original solutions to complex problems

  • Ability to provide examples of excellent interpersonal, communication and leadership skills

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Sanford, NC.

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Sponsorship is not available

How we support you (Employee benefits)

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career including the potential to advance your career into operations leadership and other advanced manufacturing positions. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits (Medical, Dental, Vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of a very generous yearly bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacations and paid holidays (Prorated based on hire date). Safety is a top priority at Caterpillar, we provide all necessary personal protective equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, hearing protection, uniform shirts, and pants.

The power of everyone

At Caterpillar, we believe that each person is unique and valued. We 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 community where we live and work. To learn more about Caterpillar please visit: www.Caterpillar.com

Posting Dates:

October 3, 2024 - October 17, 2024

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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