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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.\nRole Definition:\nProvides technical expertise necessary to design all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for the assembly of fuel injectors. Pontiac Fuel Systems produces the leading fuel injector and assemblies for off highway diesel and dual fuel applications worldwide. This role is key to improving current safety, quality, efficiency, and cost effectiveness of the assembly processes. In addition will be leading new and innovated process designs for new products and understanding how the assembly processes effect the performance of the injector.\nWhat You Will Do:\nIdentifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.\nMonitoring sophisticated equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.\nProviding direct supervision, coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.\nLeading engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.\nContinuous improvement of current assembly process.\nAbility to facilitate and create all APQP elements including Process Flow, Control Plan and Process Failure Modes and Effect Analysis (PFMEA).\nDegree Requirement:\nBachelor’s degree in engineering, technical degree, or equivalent amount of relative experience.\nWhat Skills You Have:\nDecision 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.\nDifferentiates assumptions, perspectives, and historical frameworks.\nEvaluates past decisions for insights to improve decision-making process.\nAssesses and validates decision options and points and predicts their potential impact.\nAdvises others in analyzing and synthesizing relevant data and assessing alternatives.\nUses effective decision-making approaches such as consultative, command, or consensus.\nEnsures that assumptions and received wisdom are objectively analyzed in decisions.\nLean Manufacturing: 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.\nDiscusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring.\nFinds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean.\nExplains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area.\nSelects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment.\nExplains benchmarks and measures of effectiveness of lean.\nManufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.\nPerforms routine maintenance: cleaning, replacing defective or worn parts.\nPerforms basic care and safety considerations for a specific type of manufacturing equipment.\nParticipates in setting up new machines and testing according to manufacturer's specifications.\nUses standard diagnostic tools and techniques; resolves common problems.\nConducts routine inspections; checks machine performance and equipment safeguards; reports standards violations.\nManufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.\nAdvises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness.\nDevelops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks.\nTrains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process.\nParticipates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies.\nSelects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products.\nEvaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies.\nManufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.\nConsults on the use of new tools and techniques for safety protection.\nPerforms safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements.\nDesigns and implements emergency response processes and procedures.\nPromotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; communicates safety rules and regulations.\nAssesses and reports unusual or new safety hazards or violations; initiates corrective action.\nEnsures that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations.\nManufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.\nConsults on development and implementation of cross-functional standards.\nParticipates in the development of organizational policies and practices.\nDevelops and uses control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.\nCollaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting joint standards.\nParticipates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization.\nEnsures communication vehicles are effectively informing affected areas and employees.\nTop Candidates May Also Have:\nExperience in fuel systems.\nExperience in assembly.\nAdditional Information:\nThis position requires the selected candidate to work on-site five days a week in the Pontiac, IL facility.\nDomestic relocation assistance is available for this position.\nVISA sponsorship is not available.\nPlease ensure you frequently sign in to your Candidate Home for any updates or correspondence for positions that you have applied for: https://cat.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/CaterpillarCareers\nSummary Pay Range:\n$97,530.00 - $146,290.00Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-relatedknowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.\nBenefits:\nSubject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.\nMedical, dental, and vision benefits*\n\nPaid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*\n\n401(k) savings plans*\n\nHealth Savings Account (HSA)*\n\nFlexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*\n\nHealth Lifestyle Programs*\n\nEmployee Assistance Program*\n\nVoluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*\n\nCareer Development*\n\nIncentive bonus*\n\nDisability benefits\n\nLife Insurance\n\nParental leave\n\nAdoption benefits\n\nTuition Reimbursement\n\n* These benefits also apply to part-time employees\nThis position requires working onsite five days a week.Relocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.Posting Dates:\nSeptember 25, 2026 - October 11, 2026Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.\nCaterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. 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