Caterpillar Inc. · 7 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineer Manager
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$98K/yr - $146K/yr
3+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on creating sustainable communities through innovation and problem-solving. The Manufacturing Engineer Manager will oversee the final assembly operation for Small Track Type Tractors and Mini-hydraulic Excavators, managing technical teams and ensuring efficient manufacturing processes.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide Technical Expertise and Support for the Manufacturing Engineering Team
Lead the Planning and Manufacturing Engineering team to achieve safety goals, capacity requirements, product cost and quality commitments
Lead the Planning and Manufacturing Engineering team for line balancing activities, line side inventory strategy and implementation, development of part kitting strategies and other lean activities to optimize the assembly process
Manage Capital projects to achieve goals related to RFI approval, spend targets, and expense budgets for smaller projects
Ensure that the 5-year capital plan positions the Assembly teams to achieve long-term PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity and Cost)
Coordinates the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical Assembly Line Process
Ensures optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, test equipment, etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements
Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to the Assembly process, and equipment, etc
Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing work of subordinates is required
Serve as a liaison between Product Design engineering and manufacturing teams
Qualification
Required
Provide Technical Expertise and Support for the Manufacturing Engineering Team
Lead the Planning and Manufacturing Engineering team to achieve safety goals, capacity requirements, product cost and quality commitments
Lead the Planning and Manufacturing Engineering team for line balancing activities, line side inventory strategy and implementation, development of part kitting strategies and other lean activities to optimize the assembly process
Manage Capital projects to achieve goals related to RFI approval, spend targets, and expense budgets for smaller projects
Ensure that the 5-year capital plan positions the Assembly teams to achieve long-term PQVC (People, Quality, Velocity and Cost)
Coordinates the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical Assembly Line Process
Ensures optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, test equipment, etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements
Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to the Assembly process, and equipment, etc
Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing work of subordinates is required
Serve as a liaison between Product Design engineering and manufacturing teams
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
Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service
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
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
Preferred
A bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline
3 years of experience in final product assembly lines
3 years of experience in Manufacturing Engineering
3 years of experience in Logistics Engineering
2 years of experience in a supervisory role
Project management experience
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision benefits
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)
401(k) savings plans
Health Savings Account (HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)
Health Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Program
Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts
Career Development
Incentive bonus
Disability benefits
Life Insurance
Parental leave
Adoption benefits
Tuition Reimbursement
These benefits also apply to part-time employees
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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