Career Area:
Manufacturing
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 Engineer - Machining
Role Definition
Responsible for establishing, optimizing, and sustaining machining manufacturing processes to achieve quality, safety, cost, and productivity objectives. This role requires robust hands-on expertise in machining process development, tooling systems management, process troubleshooting, and continuous improvement, while collaborating with cross-functional teams.
Responsibilities
Develop, validate, and optimize machining processes for new and existing products, for CNC machining operations such as turning,



milling, drilling, boring, tapping, shaping, hobbing, and other specialized processes. Partner with cross functional teams to support operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives.
Manage tooling strategies, fixture requirements, cutting tool optimization, and tool crib management systems to maximize process performance and cost effectiveness.
Lead root cause analysis and corrective action implementation for manufacturing defects, process failures, and operational inefficiencies. Review and troubleshoot CNC programs and support production teams with technical guidance.
Collaborate with suppliers and vendors to drive tooling, process, and cost improvements.
Experience
Minimum 8 years of experience in machining process operations within a manufacturing environment.
Proven hands-on experience in establishing and industrializing machining processes, including CNC and specialized machin

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