Caterpillar
Manufacturing Project Engineer - Advanced Planning
Caterpillar, Mapleton, Illinois, United States, 61547
Overview
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.
Manufacturing Project Engineer – Advanced Planning
– Mapleton, IL
Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself
The Mapleton Foundry is one of the largest in the United States and home to the largest core making machine in the world. Working at the foundry is hard work that demands focus and safety, quality, and commitment to helping our customers build a better world.
What you will do
Follow NCI (New Capital Introduction) Process Flow / Gate Reviews
Collaborate with customer groups, Facilities / Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, EHS, accounting and purchasing involved in the approval process
Be responsible to achieve desired outputs on multiple concurrent individual and team projects
Develop plans for facilities projects, establish priorities for cost effectiveness, manage budgeting and purchasing matters pertaining to these projects
Work with internal / external suppliers to plan and implement facility-wide projects to assure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
Coordinate compatibility of existing and new assets and/or systems
Provide direction and guidance to other project owners to assure the most efficient and sustainable effect on the facility
Ensure implementation of modern technology and verify the effectiveness related to facility processes modifications
Top Candidates May Have
Experience in managing large-scale capital projects including concept development, project funding and execution
Manufacturing experience related to manufacturing of cast materials, machining, and process control documentation
Foundry process experience related to molding, core making, melting/holding furnaces, iron pouring or casting cleaning
Skills you will have
Project Management:
Basic understanding of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Manufacturing Process Design and Development:
Basic understanding of how to develop or design a manufacturing process; ability to establish and determine which processes and parameters should be opted to improve functionality and costs.
Capacity Planning & Management - MFG:
Working knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
Lean Manufacturing:
Working knowledge of lean philosophy, principles and implementation approaches; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing into existing production and management processes.
Problem Solving:
Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving to diverse situations.
Additional Information
This position is located in Mapleton, IL.
Domestic relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Employee benefit details 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 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).
Final details Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that 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.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
October 22, 2025 - November 5, 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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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.
Manufacturing Project Engineer – Advanced Planning
– Mapleton, IL
Hear about the Caterpillar Experience for yourself
The Mapleton Foundry is one of the largest in the United States and home to the largest core making machine in the world. Working at the foundry is hard work that demands focus and safety, quality, and commitment to helping our customers build a better world.
What you will do
Follow NCI (New Capital Introduction) Process Flow / Gate Reviews
Collaborate with customer groups, Facilities / Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, EHS, accounting and purchasing involved in the approval process
Be responsible to achieve desired outputs on multiple concurrent individual and team projects
Develop plans for facilities projects, establish priorities for cost effectiveness, manage budgeting and purchasing matters pertaining to these projects
Work with internal / external suppliers to plan and implement facility-wide projects to assure efficient and cost-effective systems and processes to produce quality products
Coordinate compatibility of existing and new assets and/or systems
Provide direction and guidance to other project owners to assure the most efficient and sustainable effect on the facility
Ensure implementation of modern technology and verify the effectiveness related to facility processes modifications
Top Candidates May Have
Experience in managing large-scale capital projects including concept development, project funding and execution
Manufacturing experience related to manufacturing of cast materials, machining, and process control documentation
Foundry process experience related to molding, core making, melting/holding furnaces, iron pouring or casting cleaning
Skills you will have
Project Management:
Basic understanding of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.
Manufacturing Process Design and Development:
Basic understanding of how to develop or design a manufacturing process; ability to establish and determine which processes and parameters should be opted to improve functionality and costs.
Capacity Planning & Management - MFG:
Working knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
Lean Manufacturing:
Working knowledge of lean philosophy, principles and implementation approaches; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing into existing production and management processes.
Problem Solving:
Working knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving to diverse situations.
Additional Information
This position is located in Mapleton, IL.
Domestic relocation is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Employee benefit details 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 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).
Final details Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that 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.
This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act.
Summary Pay Range:
$110,520.00 - $165,840.00
Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.
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
* These benefits also apply to part-time employees
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 www.caterpillar.com/careers.
Posting Dates:
October 22, 2025 - November 5, 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.
Not ready to apply? Join our
Talent Community .
#J-18808-Ljbffr