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Welding Manufacturing Engineer
Caterpillar —Decatur, IL
- $97,530 - $146,290 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Mid-level
- Team management
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Manufacturing Engineering Manager - Assembly
Caterpillar —Decatur, IL
- $147,760 - $221,640 a year
- Full-time
- Pass drug screening
- Travel
- Experience equivalent to degree accepted
- Health savings account
- Paid holidays
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Process Engineer
GAS Global Services —Decatur, IL
- $40 - $60 an hour
- Mid-level
- Microsoft Office
- Ability to climb stairs
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Process Safety Engineer - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $72,900 - $136,200 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- Ability to climb stairs
- Master's degree
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account
Process Automation Engineer - Decatur, IL
ADM —Decatur, IL
- $76,100 - $142,700 a year
- Overtime
- Background check
- 5 years
- Ability to climb stairs
- Paid parental leave
- Health savings account

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Welding Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar -
Decatur, IL

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Job Details

Full-time
$97,530 - $146,290 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Health savings account
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Relocation assistance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
401(k)
Flexible spending account
Tuition reimbursement
Paid time off
Adoption assistance
Parental leave
Employee assistance program
Vision insurance
Employee discount
Life insurance

Qualifications

Project reporting
Cost management
Project development phase management
Project engineering
Defect resolution root cause analysis
Project documentation
Design of manufacturing processes
GD&T
Manufacturing facility
Schedule management
Managing projects
Root cause analysis
Quality improvement programs in engineering
Project stakeholder communication
Implementing lean manufacturing processes
Engineering manufacturing support

Full Job Description

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.

Welding Manufacturing Engineer

Primary Location: Decatur, IL
Travel: Up to 10%
Relocation Assistance: Available
Visa Sponsorship: Not Available

As a Welding Manufacturing Engineer based in Decatur, IL, you will provide technical expertise to design and improve manufacturing operations across cost, quality, safety, and environmental compliance. You’ll focus on enhancing complex equipment and processes, strengthening equipment/process reliability, and leading engineering support that improves how work gets done on the floor. This role includes coaching, and development of operations technical staff and support teams while driving practical, data-informed improvements.

Key Responsibilities

Identify and implement enhancements and modifications to complex manufacturing operations equipment and processes.
Monitor sophisticated equipment and process reliability, identifying and addressing problem areas to improve uptime, throughput, and quality.
Provide coaching, and development for operations technical staff and support areas.
Lead engineering support for the planning, development, operation, and maintenance of manufacturing equipment, processes, or facilities.
Apply structured decision-making, risk/benefit evaluation, and documentation to drive consistent outcomes.
Use disciplined problem solving and fact-finding/diagnostic tools to define problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement sustainable countermeasures.
Support projects with practical project management (plans, schedules, status reporting, stakeholder inputs).
Responsible for supporting the manufacturing operation by providing tooling, processes, equipment, etc. to provide for the needs of the shop operation. Assignments include tool design, manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, etc. and requires the coordination of all disciplines

Required Skills

Manufacturing process engineering: ability to assess phases/activities/deliverables, document standards, control/monitor processes, and possess thorough knowledge of GD&T
Lean manufacturing: ability to apply lean tools/measurements, support work cell design considerations, and solve implementation challenges.
Problem solving: ability to document problems and alternatives, analyze stakeholder perspectives, and use diagnostic tools to determine root cause.
Decision making & critical thinking: ability to gather/organize relevant data, document decision inputs, and prioritize concerns.
Engineering in a manufacturing environment: ability to support specifications, follow standards/policies, and escalate unusual issues appropriately.
Project execution: ability to support basic project plans (cost/schedule/resources) and produce standard status reporting.
Education/experience: Degree or equivalent experience desired.

Preferred Skills

Collaborative automation / cobots: ability to assess manual operations for cobot use, implement solutions for ergonomics/safety, perform risk assessments, and test/validate performance.
PLC Controls: experience with PLC controls including Allen Bradley and Siemens.
Robotic Process Automation (RPA): ability to analyze workflows, configure/validate automations, and test solutions using common RPA tools (examples include Pega, Automation Anywhere, Blue Prism, UiPath).
Experience improving equipment and process reliability in complex, high-mix manufacturing environments.
Demonstrated ability to lead and develop technical teams through coaching and structured execution.
Thorough knowledge of heavy fabrication

Summary Pay Range:

$97,530.00 - $146,290.00

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

Posting Dates:

May 21, 2026 - June 4, 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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