Manufacturing engineer Jobs in Athens ga

Career Area : Manufacturing

Job Description :

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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.

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Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer in Athens, GA. In this role, you will works both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in product manufacturing. You will analyze and recommend current and future systems, procedures, training and equipment needs based on requirements, as well as analysis and make recommendations for engineering product designs.

What you can look forward to doing in this role :

Perform technical analysis of manufacturing processes to support management decisions.

Design / direct the acquisition, design, fabrication and repair of all necessary tooling and machines.

Troubleshoot day-to-day process issues, develops solutions, and monitors improvements.

Monitor all exchange and in-house requirements.

Procure material related to manufacturing improvements through external suppliers.

Perform quality checks on machines.

Analyze and deploys engineering change notices.

Establish and maintain bill of materials and work orders.

Respond to customer issues and lead process improvements; and Provide day-to-day coaching duties in absence of team leader.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills and have :

Manufacturing Processes : Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

Decision Making and Critical Thinking : Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.

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.

Top Candidates for this position may also have :

Bachelor’s degree in engineering or an engineering technology or minimum of 3 years of manufacturing engineering shop floor experience - Work would include process improvements, cycle time, rebalancing of work, tooling corrections, etc.

Prior experience working in AutoCAD or similar 3D modeling software

Strong communication skills and the ability to work with multiple departments simultaneously

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Experience creating and maintaining routings in ERP systems.

Experience in conducting time studies

Experience identifying and developing solutions to Safety, Quality, Velocity, and Cost issues in a shop floor environment.

Good communication, interpersonal and teamwork skills.

Additional Information :

The primary location for this position is Athens, GA.

Domestic relocation assistance is not available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range :

79,800.00 - $119,760.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

Annual incentive bonus plan

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

401k savings plan

Health savings account (HSA)

Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

• Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines .

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com / careers.

Posting Dates :

December 12, 2024 - January 10, 2025

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO / AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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