Shop Support Engineer
Core
Primary engineering representative supporting the assembly of Caterpillar track-type tractors at the East Peoria plant, resolving production issues and ensuring quality.
Role type
Manufacturing support engineer (heavy equipment)
Builds
Track-type tractors and related heavy equipment
Domain
Manufacturing / Heavy Equipment
Required skills
Root cause analysis, FMEA, APQP, PPAP, SPC, CAPA, Lean manufacturing, Six Sigma, engineering drawing interpretation, statistical data analysis, cross-functional coordination
Preferred skills
Knowledge of track-type tractors or pipelayers, experience with Caterpillar product development systems (EDS, HVC, VisView), NPI support, Material Review Committee (MRC) participation
Technologies
EDS, HVC, VisView, CDIM, PPRD, myNPI, DCC
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot production and quality concerns using structured root cause analysis; Lead communication and implementation of engineering deviations and product changes; Represent Engineering on the Material Review Committee (MRC); Analyze manufacturing and warranty data to identify trends and recommend improvements; Support New Product Introduction (NPI) and validation activities; Maintain compliance with engineering and quality standards through documentation control.
Seniority
Mid-level, hands-on IC