Career Area:
Provides technical expertise necessary for the design, implementation, and optimization of manufacturing solutions specific to manufacturing operations. This role bridges the gap between technology and manufacturing processes, leveraging data-driven insights to improve efficiency, reduce downtime, and maximize productivity.
Responsibilities
1. Lead Digital manufacturing solutions for managing product and process data including BOP/BOM
definition , engineering changes, mfg specific parts, work authoring and technology solutions for
streamlining information flow in manufacturing.
2. Deploy, validate, support, train, troubleshoot, manage configurations, and knowledge management
of MES systems. Monitor system performance, address technical issues, and implement
necessary upgrades or modifications
3. Establish standards, evaluate, and integrate devices, gauges through the factory OT network to the
MES for automated data capture. Integration of the MES system with other business systems, to
facilitate efficient data exchange.
4.



Responsible for analyzing and optimizing SAP capabilities .
5. Coordinate with process partners to enable real time information flow
6. Providing direct supervision, coaching and development for operations technical staff and support
areas
Required qualifications:
Bachelor s degree in mechanical engineering/ equivalent
Minimum of 5 years of related experience
Prior experience working in a manufacturing environment
Proficiency in manufacturing PLM, SAP and MES
Basic understanding of automated systems like PLC programming, IIOT, vision systems, and their integration into assembly lines
Solid analytical, problem-solving, and troubleshooting skills.
Excellent communication and collaboration skills.
Ability to work with a diverse group of process partners
Skill Descriptors
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach

📌 Manufacturing Engineer (Chennai)
🏢 Caterpillar
📍 Chennai