- Providing technical expertise and guidance in major manufacturing projects, working with internal/external suppliers to support/improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness.
- Evaluating major systems and the coordination of those systems with the total plant.
- Directing suppliers to analyze their current or proposed product/process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying the designs to improve process and/or product.
- Providing guidance and mentoring to manufacturing engineers and operators in order to develop high quality products and processes.
- Experience in managing large scale capital projects including concept development, project funding and execution of large-scale capital projects.
- Manufacturing experience related to manufacturing of cast materials, machining, and process control documentation.
Manufacturing Project Engineer - Mapleton, United States - Caterpillar
Description
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.
Manufacturing Project Engineer - Advanced PlanningMapleton, IL
The Mapleton Foundry is one of the largest in the United States and home to the largest core making machine in the world Working at the foundry is hard work that demands focus and safety, quality, and commitment to helping our customers build a better world.
With over 800 employees at the foundry, we are looking for someone who can provide technical expertise in manufacturing process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing.
What you will do:
Experience Requirement:
Top Candidates May Have:
What you will have:
Project Management:
Level Working Knowledge: 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.
Manufacturing Process Design and Development:
Level Working Knowledge: Knowledge of how to develop or design a manufacturing process; ability to establish and determine which processes and parameters should be opted to improve functionality and costs.
Capacity Planning & Management - MFG:
Level Working Knowledge: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
Lean Manufacturing:
Level Extensive Experience: 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.
Problem Solving:
Level Working Knowledge: 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.