Caterpillar Inc. · 1 day ago
Manufacturing Project Engineer – Assembly
East Peoria, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$113K/yr - $169K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team committed to creating stronger, more sustainable communities. The Manufacturing Project Engineer plays a critical role in driving operational excellence by optimizing manufacturing processes and collaborating with cross-functional teams to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Provide technical expertise and leadership on major manufacturing process improvement projects, collaborating with internal teams and external suppliers to enhance productivity and reduce operational costs
Implement large-scale manufacturing projects and ensure seamless integration with overall plant operations
Partner with suppliers to evaluate current and proposed product or process designs, identifying opportunities to adopt or modify designs for improved manufacturability and performance
Support and mentor manufacturing engineers and production operators to ensure the development of high‑quality products and optimized processes
Qualification
Preferred
Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience desired
Extensive assembly manufacturing experience, have worked within a manufacturing environment
Experience with capital deployment in a manufacturing/production environment
A strong understanding / working knowledge of Microsoft O/S and related application
Skilled in Teamcenter, Creo, AUTOCAD, SAP ME, SAP, and other visualization software tools
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.
Founded in 1925
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
2026-02-07
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