Job Description

Career Area:

Manufacturing

:

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.


As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager, the candidate will work for BCP manufacturing engineering team at Thiruvallur, India. The incumbent will be Manages the manufacturing engineering expertise and provides guidance to establish the necessary requirements for cost effective manufacturing or assembly processes. Controls plant layouts, machine moves, and new equipment installations.


In this role incumbent will collaborate closely within Team, Design engineering, Purchase, Facility Engineering, Operations, quality, supply chain & planning.


The roles and responsibilities of a

Manufacturing Engineering manager

include, but are not limited to the following -

Manufacturing Technical Proficiency: -

Deep expertise for Developing the new multi model shopfloor process layout with effective floor space utilization, Process management system from Pilot to production prove out. Knowledge about the global manufacturing standards, procedures, and policies specific to facility and processes. Leading installation of new machines, equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.

Project Management Skills: -

New product Introduction, manufacturing process, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, gaging, and checking equipment, tooling, and work standards. Providing technical expertise and guidance in manufacturing NPI projects, working with internal/external suppliers to support/improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness. Train the team to deliver the efficient performance Plan and achieve the project metrics Data and fact base decision making for manufacturing process development by using the standards and methods

Manufacturing Process: -

Capable for identifying effective, best in class Tools and handling equipment's for assembly process from drawing such as Hand tools, pneumatic tools, DC tools, customized tools and Manipulators. Capacity planning and systematic manufacturing execution by using strategic lean tool Capable for doing feasibility study, virtual builds, MBOM Preparation for multi model assembly, Process control documents (PFD, SFMEA, PFMEA, CP), Line balancing, MES System executions. Managing development, Lean implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems, and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives. Digital and Automate solutions for improving productivity and product quality.

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical/Production Engineering or related technical discipline 12+ years overall experience with 10+ years in manufacturing engineering in Assembly. Thorough knowledge of the planning system, manufacturing operations, facilities, methods, and tooling Excellence communication, Decision making and Analytical skills Microsoft office 365 Tools usage & Application development Team center vis mockup +

Top Candidates will also preferrable to have

- Lean Black belt training
- Project Management Skills
- MES system


Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

August 4, 2025 - August 12, 2025
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply


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