Caterpillar is hiring | Manufacturing Engineer |

Position – Manufacturing Engineer – Paint process
Company – Caterpillar
Location – Hosur, Tamil Nadu, IN

Job description

Caterpillar’s Manufacturing Engineer position works both independently and as part of a team to maintain and improve processes and systems used in manufacturing. In addition, Manufacturing Engineers function as a specialist and subject matter experts for technical planning throughout a manufacturing facility.

As Manufacturing Engineer, you will have an opportunity to provide the technical expertise necessary to design, develop, and implement manufacturing systems, manufacturing operations, and state-of-the-art machines.

Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

• Establish and maintain the paint process with controls that are aligned with the CAV paint requirements.
• Added advantage if the incumbent has worked on scoping and establishing any new paint line with a continuous line paint process.
• Establish and maintain the Assembly process before and after the paint
• Engaging in creative problem-solving to address operational issues including ergonomic/ safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, and quality concerns.
• Manage projects to ensure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
• Providing manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
• Develop new production methods using lean engineering fundamentals.
• Implementing standard APQP process, process flow, PFMEA, control plan, work instruction, and checklist.
• Evaluate projects and prepare feasibility studies to define desired results, assess value propositions, and determine project plans.
• Improve space utilization on the shop floor.
• Develop and implement assembly processes in line with Caterpillar standard processes.
• Estimate production times, staffing requirements, and related costs to provide information for management decisions.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering (Mechanical / Chemical Engineering)
• Minimum of 4 years experience in manufacturing engineering
• Experience in Continuous line paint process and assembly process.
• Working Knowledge of Team Center, Virtual Build, MES, and SAP.
• Lean Manufacturing knowledge.

Desired Qualifications:

• Thorough knowledge of manufacturing concepts with emphasis on engine assembly, engine testing, and paint processes.
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Working Knowledge of Paint line and controls setup.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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