Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Caterpillar Inc.

. Lead a team of 3 to 5 manufacturing engineering members across the RIOP global manufacturing footprint .

Posted 11/11/2026full-timeEast Peoria • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $112,710 - $169,060 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in leading manufacturing engineering teams, implementing automation and digital manufacturing solutions, and driving safety and process improvements across multiple facilities. Proven ability to replicate best practices and optimize production performance while ensuring effective resource allocation and project tracking.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Manufacturing Automation ExperienceDigital Manufacturing DeploymentHands-On Problem SolvingSafety Improvement InitiativesEngineering Degree

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Hard Skills

Manufacturing EngineeringProcess OptimizationHazard ReductionQuality ImprovementProduction ReadinessTAKT Versus Cycle-Time AnalysisModern Manufacturing TechniquesProject TrackingBest Practices StandardizationContinuous Improvement

Soft Skills

Team LeadershipCollaborationResource AlignmentProblem SolvingCommunication

Tools & Technologies

Automation ToolsDigital Manufacturing SolutionsManufacturing SystemsInfrastructure DevelopmentRigging Controls

Industry Keywords

Manufacturing EngineeringProduction EnvironmentRamp SupportMachiningWeldingAssemblyTestingSafety StandardsProcess PerformanceGlobal Manufacturing Footprint

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

Assembly

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead a team of 3 to 5 manufacturing engineering members across the RIOP global manufacturing footprint
Partner with facilities to prioritize needs, align resources, solve manufacturing problems, and deploy proven solutions across eight factories
Lead manufacturing engineering teams across Machining, Welding, Assembly, and Testing
Drive high-energy hazard reduction, below-the-hook rigging controls, and Pacefactory deployment
Align teams on Ramp support, hands-on problem solving, and Modern Manufacturing deployment
Replicate Automation and Digital Manufacturing tools and solutions across sites
Develop, implement, replicate, and continuously improve manufacturing methods, equipment, systems, and infrastructure
Standardize best practices and strengthen problem solving across RIOP
Prioritize resource requests, assign manufacturing engineering support, track projects, and ensure effective solution deployment
Drive improvements in safety, production readiness, process performance, automation, digital manufacturing, quality, cost, and efficiency

Requirements

What you’ll need

Engineering Degree or equivalent experience desired
Demonstrated ability to replicate proven manufacturing solutions and best practices across multiple facilities
Manufacturing automation, digital manufacturing, and Modern Manufacturing deployment experience
Strong hands-on problem-solving capability in production and Ramp environments
Experience driving safety improvements, process optimization, and measurable TAKT-versus-cycle-time gains
Ability to work onsite five days a week
Ability to travel up to 25% domestically and internationally
Must be able to work without visa sponsorship
Successful completion of a drug screen required as a condition of employment

Benefits

Comp & perks

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
Relocation assistance