Swoon is hiring: Manufacturing Engineer 5 in Lafayette

Title: Manufacturing Engineer 5
Company: Caterpillar
Requisition ID: 53157-1
Location: Lafayette, IN (Building B)
Duration: 12 months, likely extensions & potential to convert to Direct Hire
Rate: Roughly $43 (W2 + Benefits, Swoon covers 50&) and $50 (C2C)

Summary:
The Manufacturing Engineer will support New Capital Introduction (NCI) activities, daily continuous improvement (CI) initiatives, and design new tooling to address assembly process challenges. The role also involves reviewing, updating, and developing assembly documentation, such as Standard Work, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SFMEA.

Role & Responsibilities:
• Support NCI activities, including process and tooling implementation.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in large engine assembly processes.
• Design and procure tooling to resolve assembly process challenges.
• Update assembly documentation, including Standard Work, PFMEA, Control Plans, and SFMEA.
• Procure parts through NexGen (training provided).
• Collaborate with Tool Shop, Central Shop, and Facility Engineering on issued jobs.
• Write tool orders (RFEs and SWOs) to Facility Engineering (training provided).

Typical Day:
• Work on CI cards and related tooling designs.
• Update and maintain assembly process documentation.
• Follow up on jobs and procure necessary parts for assembly lines.
• Collaborate with team members and departments for project execution.
• Perform a mix of office and shop floor work.

Skills & Education Requirements:
Education:
• College degree required.
Technical Skills (Required):
• Proficiency in Microsoft O365.
• Experience with tool design software (e.g., CAD, Creo, Catia).
Technical Skills (Desired):
• Project Management, Data Analysis, and Root Cause Analysis.
Soft Skills (Required):
• Strong communication skills.
• Growth mindset and collaborative attitude.

Disqualifiers/Red Flags:
• Lack of tool design experience.
• Former Caterpillar employees require input from their previous Caterpillar Work Director.

Candidate Value Proposition:
This role offers an opportunity to work on process improvement initiatives for large engine assembly processes, learn Caterpillar’s New Capital Introduction (NCI) processes, and gain hands-on experience with new product asset launches and technologies.

Why Caterpillar?
"Whether it be groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions, or a lifelong career, you can build what matters to you at Caterpillar. With 150 locations worldwide, your work at Caterpillar travels and helps people around the globe. Collaborate with the best minds in the industry, complete meaningful work, and continuously grow and develop."

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