Manufacturing Project Engineer

This position is located in Mapleton, IL at the Mapleton Foundry, one of the largest in the United States. It supports process development projects to continuously improve safety, quality, velocity, and cost of manufacturing. Job Summary Supports process development projects for continuous improvement of safety, quality, velocity, and cost of manufacturing. What You Will Do Provide technical expertise and guidance in major manufacturing projects, working with internal and external suppliers to support/improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness. Implement major systems and coordinate those systems with the total plant. Communicate with suppliers to analyze their current or proposed product/process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying them to improve process and/or product. Provide guidance to manufacturing engineers and operators to develop high quality products and processes. What You Will Have Problem Solving: Working knowledge of approaches, tools, and techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Judgment and Decision Making: Extensive knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward while communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance. Project Management: Basic 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. Manufacturing Best Practices and Standards: Basic knowledge of best practices and standards for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of the design, production, and distribution of manufacturing products; ability to create and implement best practices and standards for various manufacturing processes and activities. Manufacturing Process Design and Development: Basic knowledge of how to develop or design a manufacturing process; ability to establish and determine which processes and parameters should be used to improve functionality and costs. Change Control – MFG: Basic knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified, evaluated, approved, monitored, and documented; ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively. Lean Manufacturing: Working 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 Will Possess Lean Green or Black Belt Experience with value stream mapping Proven experience managing CapEX Projects Knowledge of 8 step problem solving Proven experience implementing Industry 4.0 solutions in manufacturing environments Additional Information Location: Mapleton, IL Shift: 1st shift day, Monday – Friday This position requires working onsite five days a week. Domestic relocation assistance available Visa sponsorship not available A closer look into the Mapleton Facility: Job Posting Dates: 7/10/26 - 7/24/26 Compensation $112,710.00 - $169,060.00 Benefits 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 These benefits also apply to part‑time employees Relocation is available for this position. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr Caterpillar Inc.