Caterpillar Inc. · 19 hours ago
Manufacturing Engineering Manager
Little Rock Metro
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$113K/yr - $169K/yr
5+ years expCaterpillar Inc. is a global team focused on building sustainable communities through innovation and progress. The Manufacturing Engineering Manager will lead a team to maintain and improve manufacturing processes and systems, ensuring efficiency and quality in production.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Manage a team of technical support personnel responsible for troubleshooting prime product and support of manufacturing processes
Responsible for tool design, manufacturing processing, part replenishment & presentation, cost estimating and requires the coordination of all disciplines that support the value stream
Responsible for assigned manufacturing area and through staff support, provide tooling, machines, processes, and equipment to complete the operation and meet department objectives
Coordinate the process changes to provide the safest, efficient, and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts
Ensure optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, equipment, etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements
Establish standards and work with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment, etc
Ensure implementation of modern technology and follow to determine effectiveness of equipment and systems
Coordinate process enhancement and to improve safety, quality, and production demands
Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing work of subordinates is required
Qualification
Required
Manage a team of technical support personnel responsible for troubleshooting prime product and support of manufacturing processes
Responsible for tool design, manufacturing processing, part replenishment & presentation, cost estimating and requires the coordination of all disciplines that support the value stream
Responsible for assigned manufacturing area and through staff support, provide tooling, machines, processes, and equipment to complete the operation and meet department objectives
Coordinate the process changes to provide the safest, efficient, and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts
Ensure optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, equipment, etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements
Establish standards and work with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment, etc
Ensure implementation of modern technology and follow to determine effectiveness of equipment and systems
Coordinate process enhancement and to improve safety, quality, and production demands
Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing work of subordinates is required
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 Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process
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
Preferred
Project management experience
A thorough knowledge of planning systems, manufacturing operations, facilities, methods, and tooling
Analytical ability as well as communication skills
Previous supervisory experience
5 to 8 years of strong technical and analytical development and ability to deliver results that contribute to business success
Experience with Caterpillar Paving Equipment and Processes
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)
Recent News
2026-01-22
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