Manufacturing Engineering Manager

Career Area : Manufacturing

Job Description :

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

Job Summary :

At Caterpillar we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented bright and driven individuals we wouldnt be the Caterpillar we are today. Now this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic organized self-starter to join our High-Performance Hose Manufacturing Facility (HPH) as aManufacturing Engineering Manager in West Plains Missouri.

The HPH facility is within Caterpillars Integrated Components Division (ICD) which is one of the most innovative divisions within ICD as within all of Caterpillar our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the first fit and service part value streams from procurement to design and manufacturing. ICD is responsible for thedesign andmanufactureof Wear & Maintenance Components e.g. Steel Products (Undercarriage and GET) and Specialty Products (Seals Tubes & Hardware Hose & Couplings Fluids and Filters).

What You Will Do :

Job duties and responsibilities may include but are not limited to :

• Serves as a core leadership team member managing up to 12 direct reports including Manufacturing Technicians Engineers and Crib operations.
• Oversees Manufacturing Engineering functions ensuring cost-effective production of high-pressure hose through optimized layouts equipment and processes.
• Leads engineering support for current and new manufacturing processes quality management tooling robotics NC programming and technical troubleshooting.
• Enhances machine shop performance by selecting tools layouts and sequences to reduce operating costs and improve efficiency.
• Ensures facilities and methods align with product programs and capacity plans maintaining cross-departmental collaboration to meet manufacturing goals.
• Builds and sustains a high-performing team to support manufacturing objectives and continuous improvement.
• Manages capital projects including forecasting planning and reporting to senior leadership.
• Promotes technological advancement and equips teams with tools that meet evolving shop needs.
• Develops long-term cost reduction strategies and drives improvements in project performance customer satisfaction and asset utilization.
• Establishes standards and resolves shop-level issues related to process tooling equipment quality and safety.

Education requirement :

What skills you will have :

Lean Manufacturing :

Manufacturing Processes :

Capacity Planning & Management MFG :

Decision Making and Critical Thinking :

Top Candidates will also have :

Additional Information :

This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Pomona MO office.

Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position

Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.

This position may require up to 10% travel.

What you will get :

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage because we value your performance we offer a total rewards package that provides :

Final details :

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For more information visit . To connect with us on social media Pay Range :

126000.00 - $189000.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits :

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

Medical dental and vision benefits

Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.)

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)

Health Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Program

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Career Development

Incentive bonus

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Adoption benefits

Tuition Reimbursement

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

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 Dates :

September 2 2025 - September 16 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

Engineering Support,Front Office Management,Art & Design,Airlines,Jboss,Clinical

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 126000 - 189000