Manufacturing Engineer - NPI

Career Area:

Manufacturing

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Role Definition

As a Manufacturing Engineer the candidate will work for BCP Manufacturing Engineering team at Tiruvallur, Chennai. The incumbent will be responsible for manufacturing process planning and execution, layout design and planning, continuous improvements, tooling/fixture design, process and quality control, new product design. The candidate should have the ability to lead continuous improvement and new product introduction projects.The roles and responsibilities of a

Manufacturing Engineer

include, but are not limited to the following –

Manufacturing Technical Skill: -

Level Working Knowledge:

• Develop the conceptual layout for new product assembly process considering all standards.
• Risk analysis & feasibility study for engineering design.
• Managing BOM and Product cost structure in SAP.

Manufacturing Process: -

Level Working Knowledge:

• Develop the complete process flow for proto, pilot and production process.
• Process control documents like SFMEA, PFD, PFMEA, CP, Work instruction
• Drives facility and process improvement metrics
  

Continuous Improvement & Planning: -

Level Working Knowledge:

• Identify, plan and deploy new capital and tooling to enhance safety and process efficiency.
• Coordinates the current product improvements through Engineering change process management.
• Lead projects related to standard hour reduction and improving process efficiency.
• Coordinates with Cross functional team for conducting the process audits and driving improvements to enhance process and product quality.
  

Basic Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Mechanical/Production Engineering or related technical discipline5 years overall experience with at least 3+ years in manufacturing engineering.

Top Candidates will also have

6 Sigma Green Belt certificationProject Management SkillsRelocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 7, 2025 - July 15, 2025Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community.