Manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, engines, and industrial gas turbines.
Key responsibilities include developing and maintaining manufacturing processes for safe and efficient machining, creating and validating CNC programs for up to 5‑axis machining centers, producing detailed documentation like standard operating procedures, work‑instruction sheets, and cycle‑time data, and providing technical support to production CNC machining and gear cutting operations. The engineer also designs work‑holding, jigs, and fixtures, leads root‑cause analysis to address safety, quality, and efficiency issues, supports manufacturing quality control and ISO compliance, coordinates vendors, evaluates new software and equipment purchases, and drives New Product Introduction projects using project‑management principles.
Core competencies cover manufacturing processes, safety, standards, procedures, and problem‑management methodologies, ensuring compliance with organizational policies and regulatory requirements while delivering continuous improvements.
Caterpillar Global Mining is seeking a Manufacturing Engineer with expertise in CNC programming, 5‑axis machining, and lean manufacturing to support its South Milwaukee facility. The role involves developing CNC programs to machine large mining components such as structures, frames, gears, and shafts, operating metal‑cutting equipment, and using CAM software to generate precise G & M code.
Ideal candidates will have a degree or equivalent experience, strong proficiency in CNC machining and turning (including 5‑axis), experience with offline CNC programming and simulation tools, and expertise in CAD/CAM software such as GibbsCam, NXCam, or Vericut. Additional qualifications include 3D modeling skills (Creo/ProE or SolidWorks), knowledge of cutting‑tool technologies, a solid understanding of lean manufacturing, experience managing projects with structured methodologies, familiarity with NPI processes, and the ability to lead cross‑functional teams across engineering, quality, and supply‑chain functions.
The position is based in South Milwaukee, WI, offers relocation assistance, requires 5‑10% travel, and provides a salary range of $97,530 to $146,290 plus a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, PTO, 401(k), HSA, flexible spending accounts, wellness programs, employee assistance, tuition reimbursement, incentive bonuses, and more. The role is onsite five days a week and does not offer visa sponsorship.
Caterpillar promotes a culture of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment, and sustainability, offering professional growth opportunities, leadership programs, and a diverse, inclusive environment where each employee contributes to the company's success.