Manufacturing Project Engineer

Career Area:

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.

Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself

Role Definition

The Manufacturing Project Engineer role is an important function within US Drivetrain - Advanced Materials Technology. This critical team member will drive continuous improvement for Safety, Quality, Velocity and Cost effectiveness. The selected candidate will manage projects including introducing new capital and new products into production. Additional responsibilities include leading teams to drive safety improvements in the US Drivetrain organization. While running improvement projects the selected candidate will interface with suppliers, customers, and internal process partners to maximize business results. This position is in the Peoria Area working in Building KK.

What you will do

• Troubleshoot technical challenges related to the manufacturing of drivetrain components ranging from dimensional nonconformances to metallurgical issues

• Provide guidance to manufacturing and operators to develop high quality components and safe processes.

• Analyze current processes and propose future production methods or capital solutions to achieve Enterprise Capacity Requirements (ECR) planning for drivetrain components through the heat treatment value stream

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), New Supplier Introduction (NSI), and New Technology Introduction (NTI) related to the process of manufacturing drivetrain components

• Execute the capital process (Scope of Work / RFQ / RFI / Issue POs / supplier runoff / install equipment / validate process) including driving changes / improvements as needed to deliver the safest solution for our business that achieves our customer’s needs.

Degree Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering (Manufacturing, Mechanical, Industrial, Materials, Metallurgy ) or equivalent experience desired.

What you must have (skills)

•  Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.

• 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.

• Engineering - Manufacturing: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.

• Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

• Technical Troubleshooting: Knowledge of technical troubleshooting approaches, tools, and techniques; ability to anticipate, recognize, and resolve technical issues on hardware, software, application, or operation.

Top candidates will also have

• Experience leading cross functional teams outside of direct reporting structure

• Experience with drivetrain components such as gears and shafts

• Experience with heat treatment of components including carburizing and press quenching

• Experience in manufacturing operations and process development/support

• Experience in managing capital projects

• Experience developing, executing, or supporting component manufacturing APQP activities including Process Failure Modes and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), Control Plans, In-Process Validation (IPV), traceability, process monitoring, and / or error-proofing (poka-yoke)

Additional Information

• This posting will close on 7/10/2026 at 11:59 p.m.

• This position can be located