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.
Role Overview
Seeking a highly skilled Tooling Engineer to join Caterpillar Inc.’s powertrain manufacturing team. This role is critical to ensuring precision, efficiency, and reliability in machining and assembly operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the design, development, and maintenance of tools and fixtures that support high-accuracy production processes.
This position demands expertise in fixture design applications, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to collaborate across engineering, production, and maintenance teams to deliver world-class manufacturing solutions.
Key Responsibilities
- Tool & Fixture Design:
- Conceptualize, design, and develop precision tools, jigs, and fixtures for machining and assembly operations.
- Ensure designs meet Caterpillar’s stringent accuracy, durability, and safety standards.
- Development & Implementation:
- Validate tooling designs through simulations, trials, and production feedback.
- Drive continuous improvement in tooling efficiency, ergonomics, and cost-effectiveness.
- Maintenance & Support:
- Oversee preventive and corrective maintenance of tools and fixtures.
- Troubleshoot tooling issues to minimize downtime and ensure smooth production flow.
- Collaboration & Documentation:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams (manufacturing, quality, maintenance, and design engineering).
- Prepare detailed documentation including CAD drawings, specifications, and maintenance guidelines.
- Compliance & Standards:
- Ensure all tooling solutions comply with Caterpillar’s global manufacturing standards and safety regulations.
- Support audits and quality checks related to tooling performance.
Technical Skill Sets
- Core Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in fixture design applications (CATIA, NX, Creo, AutoCAD, or equivalent).
- Knowledge of GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning & Tolerancing).
- Hands-on experience with CNC machining, assembly processes, and tool path optimization.
- Software & Tools:
- CAD/CAM software for 3D modeling and simulation.
- PLM systems for design management.
- Familiarity with FEA (Finite Element Analysis) for fixture validation.
- Manufacturing Knowledge:
- Deep understanding of machining processes (turning, milling, grinding).
- Knowledge of assembly line tooling requirements for powertrain components.
- Experience with lean manufacturing and Six Sigma methodologies.
Skill Descriptors
Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Explains the value of a disciplined approach to problem solving.
• Describes problem reporting and escalation practices.
• Utilizes accepted procedures for problem analysis and resolution.
• Identifies key aspects of problem-solving techniques used in own area.
Data Gathering & Analysis: Knowledge of data gathering and analysis tools, techniques, and processes; ability to collect and synthesize data from a variety of stakeholders and sources in an objective manner to reach a conclusion, goal, or judgment.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes alternative data-gathering techniques and tools.
• Documents basic data-gathering methodologies.
• Identifies the purposes of data gathering and analysis.
• Identifies key objectives in gathering and analyzing data.
Performance Management: Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Demonstrates an understanding of performance management concepts.
• Describes organization's performance management process.
• Explains organization's core performance factors and ratings.
• Participates in own performance review or performance checkpoint session.
Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Names specific tools or techniques that can be used to support the analytical thinking process.
• Describes specific software applications or products used for business analytics.
• Gives examples of how analytical thinking has been used to resolve problems.
• Helps others research and learn more about business analytics tools and applications.
Relocation is available for this position.
Posting Dates:
March 6, 2026 - March 12, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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