Project Engineer

Job Description:

Lead reliability improvements for CNC machining centers to enhance equipment availability, OEE, and process capability. Utilize structured reliability methods (TPM, RCCA, PFMEA, predictive maintenance) to eliminate chronic losses and stabilize throughput. Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering, Maintenance, and Production to embed a reliability-focused culture and standard work.

Position's Contributions to Work Group:

1. Black Belt certification with a focus on machining centers maintenance, reliability data analytics (Llumin data) and Total Productive Maintenance (TPM) activities.

2. Experience in manufacturing operations, RCCA on maintenance repairs.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards.

2. Improve machine availability & OEE through loss analysis & corrective actions.

3. Analyze maintenance data to identify trends, diagnose issues, and develop actionable recommendations for improvement.

4. Manage critical spares and obsolescence strategy.

5. Lead root cause investigations and implement permanent fixes.

Education & Experience Required:

- Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, Manufacturing, Industrial)

- Minimum 10 years of experience

Technical Skills

(Required)

- Black Belt certified

- CNC machining Centers & misc. assets maintenance

- Statistical & reliability data analytics, & root cause analysis

- Llumin CMMS+

- Microsoft O365 / Power BI

(Desired)

- Project Management, New Capital Introduction (NCI)

- Hands-on CNC experience, including machine setup

- Operation / Programming / Coaching

Soft Skills

(Required)

- Clear and fluent English with both oral and written communications

- Growth mindset, aggressive and outgoing to learn processes at Caterpillar

- Ability to work independently and with a team