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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Manufacturing Engineering Manager in North Little Rock, AR. In this role, you will collaborate and manage a team responsible for maintaining and improving processes and systems required for the manufacturing of the products produced in the value stream. Further you will analyze and recommend current and future systems procedures and equipment needs based on manufacturing requirements

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Manage a team of technical support personnel responsible for troubleshooting prime product and support of manufacturing processes.
• Responsible for tool design, manufacturing processing, part replenishment & presentation, cost estimating and requires the coordination of all disciplines that support the value stream.
• Responsible for assigned manufacturing area and through staff support, provide tooling, machines, processes, and equipment to complete the operation and meet department objectives.
• Coordinate the process changes to provide the safest, efficient, and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.
• Ensure optimum utilization of equipment and space by coordinating the layout of areas such as storage areas, equipment, etc. to accommodate the changing production requirements.
• Establish standards and work with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process, tooling, equipment, etc.
• Ensure implementation of modern technology and follow to determine effectiveness of equipment and systems.
• Coordinate process enhancement and to improve safety, quality, and production demands.
• Supervise a work unit of management and salaried employees where planning, scheduling, monitoring, and reviewing work of subordinates is required.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

• Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.

• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Project management experience.
• A thorough knowledge of planning systems, manufacturing operations, facilities, methods, and tooling.
• Analytical ability as well as communication skills.
• Previous supervisory experience.
• 5 to 8 years of strong technical and analytical development and ability to deliver results that contribute to business success.
• Experience with Caterpillar Paving Equipment and Processes.

​Additional Information:

• The primary location for this position is North Little Rock, AR.

• Domestic relocation assistance is available

• Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

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:

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

• These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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:

March 4, 2026 - March 17, 2026

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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