Manufacturing Engr Manager

Caterpillar · Industrial · Wuxi, Jiangsu

Manufacturing Engineering Manager role at Caterpillar, focusing on cab welding and assembly processes. Responsibilities include managing daily ME activities, introducing new cab models, evaluating new technologies for process improvement and digitalization, leading teams to enhance production efficiency and reduce costs, applying lean manufacturing principles, managing welding fixtures and tooling, and overseeing engineering change processes. Requires a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or related field, at least 5 years of people management experience, proven project management skills, familiarity with industrial robots (preferred), and basic understanding of digital tools like Power BI.

What you'd actually do

  1. Monitor and be responsible for daily Manufacturing Engineering (ME) activities related to cab welding and assembly processes.
  2. Serve as the primary point of contact for the cab engineering teams, ensuring the successful introduction and implementation of new cab models.
  3. Proactively research and evaluate new technologies applicable to the cab facility, driving continuous process improvement initiatives. Lead technical improvement projects to increase automation ratio and promote digitalization.
  4. Lead cab welding and assembly manufacturing engineering teams to identify and implement opportunities to improve production efficiency and reduce material costs.
  5. Apply lean manufacturing principles to address quality issues and enhance process stability.

Skills

Required

  • Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
  • people management experience
  • leadership and team management capability
  • managing large-scale projects
  • English proficiency

Nice to have

  • familiar with the basic principles of industrial robots
  • hands-on experience with industrial robots
  • Basic understanding of digital tools such as Power BI, Power Apps, and Power Automate

What the JD emphasized

  • people management experience