Caterpillar, Inc. is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer in Hodges

**Career Area:**

Manufacturing

**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.

**Position Information**

+ This is an on-site position in Hodges, SC.

**Role Definition:**

Provides technical expertise necessary to ensure compliance to safety guidelines and environmental requirements for existing and new manufacturing operations. This role will focus on the implementation of safety standards, standard work in terms of safety, project management of safety related projects and identifying solutions using technology and continuous improvement in the support of safety and environment.

**Responsibilities:**

+ Identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes to improve safety and environmental compliance.

+ Use Ergonomic Tools to analyze equipment and processes to develop actions to address risk.

+ Providing direct coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas regarding process safety and environmental compliance.

+ Leading engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, and facilities to ensure EHS process are followed.

**What you bring to the table:**

+ Bachelor's degree in Engineering or EHS function.

+ **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.

+ **Manufacturing Safety:** Extensive experience using 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.

+ **Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies:** Extensive experience using organizational standards, procedures, and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

+ **Problem Management Process - MFG:** Extensive experience using manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies, and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution.

**What you will get:**

+ **Safety in words and actions.** Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.

+ You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.

+ Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)

+ The Power of Everyone (https://www.caterpillar.com/en/careers/why-caterpillar/diversity-inclusion.html) : At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

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Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

**Posting Dates:**

October 28, 2024 - November 3, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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