As a Manufacturing Engineer you are responsible for providing specialist technical expertise within the Manufacturing Engineering function. You provide project leadership, with a focus on developing new manufacturing technology and systems. The work may be focused in nature but maybe broad based with coordination between teams to complete a larger project. There will be opportunities to develop leadership skills as part of this role, including managing workload within the team.
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
- Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
- Engaging in creative problem solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, quality concerns and efficiency improvements
- Working with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
- Designing, developing, and implementing manufacturing systems including factory control software, scheduling techniques, simulation, and systems application
- Coordinating the purchase and application of tools, controls, and related equipment and ensuring the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and economy of operations
- Assisting in development of department capital and expense budgets. Maintaining the department capital forecast.
- Adhere to the company's Health and Safety policy and safe working practices and Caterpillar's Values in Action: Integrity, Commitment, Excellence, Teamwork, & Sustainability.
- Coaching & Mentoring of early learners within the department. (Apprentices, Graduates, Technicians)
Candidates will have gained the following skills and experience through previous roles:
- Technical or university degree in an appropriate manufacturing or engineering related field, or equivalent experience in manufacturing engineering or design engineering.
- Thorough knowledge of manufacturing operations, technology development and facility planning.
- Demonstrated project management skills or contribution to delivery of complex projects both through technology or scale.
- Experience in development of manufacturing standards and procedures, and collaborating with other teams to agree joint standards.
- Problem solving, decision making, and critical thinking skills, with demonstrated ability to bring problems to a successful resolution.
- Communication skills and demonstrated ability to work within cross-functional teams.
Top Candidates will also have:
- Knowledge of Industry 4.0, IoT and implementing Assembly Automation.
- Manufacturing systems experience including use of Siemens Teamcenter and/or SAP solutions
- Experience with budget management and/or capital project delivery
- Previous experience in development of PFMEAs and control plans
- 3D modelling knowledge using Creo or similar.
- Cross-functional experience
- 6 Sigma Green belt certification or project management qualification
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