Manager Manufacturing Engineering

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Job Summary: This role leads a team that supports manufacturing, tooling, and design operations, ensuring efficient and cost-effective production of parts. Key Highlights: 1. Leads manufacturing engineering teams and develops personnel. 2. Manages tooling design and manufacturing processing. 3. Implements continuous improvements in operational methods and equipment. **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. **IT'S YOUR MOMENT!** Caterpillar Inc. is the world's leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, diesel and natural gas engines for off-highway use, industrial gas turbines, and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we've helped customers build a better, more sustainable world, and we're committed to contributing to a low-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, deliver exceptional value that helps our customers succeed. When you join Caterpillar, you join a global team that cares not only about the work we do, but also about people. We are the creators, problem solvers, and future builders developing stronger, more sustainable communities. Here, we don’t just talk about progress and innovation—we bring them to life with our customers, in the places where we live and work. Together, we’re building a better world so everyone can enjoy living in it. If you’re seeking personal and professional growth within a company that embraces an inclusive culture—promoting equity, respecting differences, and believing in people’s potential—this is the right place. We welcome candidates with disabilities and individuals from diverse gender identities, cultures, ethnicities, religions, ages, generations, races, nationalities, and sexual orientations. **Important:** * Don’t forget to include an English-language resume in your Workday profile. * Regularly check the email associated with your application—including your spam folder—as this is our primary method of communication. To check your application status, use the candidate portal on our careers website, where all updates will be reflected. **What You’ll Do** Lead the team supporting manufacturing and process operations, tooling, and tool design, as well as the team required to successfully and cost-effectively produce assigned parts/products according to engineering specifications. Responsibilities * Supervise manufacturing engineering teams and develop/train personnel performing and supporting plant operational functions. * Lead tooling design, assembly, manufacturing processing, cost estimation, systems planning, layouts, standards, releases, etc. * Manage the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of operational methods, equipment, systems, and other operational infrastructure used to achieve operational goals and objectives. * Lead the installation of new machines and equipment, as well as process changes, to provide the most efficient and cost-effective manufacturing or assembly of quality parts. **Skills You Have** **Capacity Planning and Management – MFG:** Knowledge of tools, approaches, and practices to determine production demand and capacity to manage resources needed to deliver satisfactory service levels. **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. **Problem Solving:** Knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques to recognize, anticipate, and resolve organizational, operational, or process problems; ability to appropriately apply problem-solving knowledge to diverse situations. **Basic Requirements** **Education:** Bachelor’s degree **Experience:** 3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering; project planning, problem solving, and strong knowledge of Fabrication and Assembly manufacturing are required. Experience with NPI/APQP programs, SAP ME, and engineering change management. Extensive experience managing cross-functional teams and strong communication skills. **Languages:** Advanced English **Note:** This position requires working onsite five days per week. \#LI **Posting Dates:** May 11, 2026 \- May 23, 2026 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.