Manufacturing Digital Project Engineer

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. Are you passionate about using technology, data, and innovation to solve complex manufacturing challenges? As a Manufacturing Digital Project Engineer , you will play a critical role in shaping the future of manufacturing by leading transformative initiatives that improve how we build, operate, and continuously improve our operations. In this role, you won't just support manufacturing processes. You'll help redefine them. From digitizing key performance indicators and modernizing production systems to implementing cutting-edge technologies that enhance efficiency, quality, safety, and production stability, you'll be at the forefront of manufacturing transformation. The Manufacturing Digital Project Engineer plays a key role in driving operational excellence by leading high‑impact projects that improve safety, quality, efficiency, and production stability. This role partners closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver end‑to‑end solutions, ensuring successful execution from concept through implementation. In this position, you will support development of modern manufacturing capabilities aligned with Enterprise Capability Owners, with a strong focus on production stability and optimizing manufacturing performance. Using Lean Manufacturing techniques, you will lead initiatives related to process improvements, and equipment integration, while identifying opportunities to enhance operational efficiency across the enterprise. This role supports the transition of innovative ideas into scalable, production‑ready solutions. By leveraging technical expertise, data‑driven insights, and collaboration across engineering and operations teams, you will help bridge development and end to end manufacturing (fabrication, machining, assembly, and support roles) to deliver reliable, high‑quality outcomes in a dynamic environment.

Develop a strong understanding  of manufacturing processes and how they interact in a system environment Monitor and manage manufacturing processes digitally Evaluate existing manufacturing processes and equipment to identify automation opportunities, gaps, and improvement potential including kanban, gravity, digital tools and processes Connect manufacturing process knowledge with digital solution design, including data capture, process monitoring, visualization, and performance analytics Collaborate with engineering, operations, IT, controls and other facility support teams to resolve solution issues and improve reliability Support installation, commissioning, ramp‑up, and stabilization of automation processes in manufacturing and supplier environments Communicate technical findings, recommendations, and results to Enterprise Capability Owners (ECOs), operations, leadership, suppliers, and internal customers Deploy technical strategies, provide technical guidance and mentoring to pilot locations for modern manufacturing solutions What skills you will have: Engineering – MFG: Experience in  manufacturing engineering, industrial engineering, automation engineering , or a related technical field. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, industrial automation, and data-driven decision making. Experience applying Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or continuous improvement methodologies to improve operational performance. Project Management: Strong project management skills with the ability to lead multiple initiatives simultaneously.