Engineer II

Location: Patterson

Job Purpose

Coordinates, organizes, supervises, and directs all methods and engineering activities involved with manufacturing parts from routings through to shipping. Sustains production in a continuous improvement environment, including sustaining engineering, impact on process improvements, maintenance, and expansions. Responsible for keeping the shop running efficiently and for improving the efficiency and profitability of the production process.

Company Description

Progress Rail stands at the intersection of legacy and innovation-driving the future of rail with a pioneering spirit. Since its founding in 1983, the company has grown to become one of the world's largest and most trusted providers of railroad products, services, and technologies. Today, Progress Rail delivers a comprehensive portfolio of cost-effective solutions to railway customers around the globe. From the rails themselves to the EMD locomotives that ride them, the company's products are in operation across more than 100 countries-powering progress and connecting communities.

In 2006, Progress Rail joined Caterpillar Inc., further strengthening its ability to lead the rail industry with cutting-edge technology, unmatched expertise, and a commitment to excellence. At Progress Rail, the team is not just building the future of rail-they are making history every day.

Education / Training

* Bachelor's degree in Engineering field (e.g., mechanical, electrical, software, etc.) with thorough understanding of baseline relevant engineering principles; a master's degree may be required or offset with relevant experience;

* 5-7+ years of experience in the manufacturing process, assembly sequence, production time, etc. with a focus on design, materials, R&D, tool design, and manufacturing build sequence, and/or programming as related to the rail industry; knowledge of diesel engines and engine components;

Key Job Elements

Duties and responsibilities (

Note:

duties/qualifications required will depend on assigned division)

* Establishes and coordinates required tooling activities or reviews and evaluates proposals for new manufacturing processes;

* Leads continuous improvement efforts through joint operations, engineering, and maintenance teams; develops long-range plans for improvements of processes and manufacturing activities;

* Provides electrical controls engineering and technical support to manufacturing operations;

* Assures maximum reliability of equipment, processes, and procedures;

* Participates in new development programs; drives employee ideas or continuous improvement projects to help streamline processes; tests and evaluates new material sources, manufacturing methods, or design changes to existing products to enhance plant productivity;

* Assists in developing training materials, work instructions, quality manuals, and other documentation to train employees on equipment and best practices;

* Investigates equipment and process failures and difficulties to diagnose faulty operation and to make recommendations for improvement;

* Reviews predictive maintenance data and develops action plans; assists in maintaining equipment and managing/improving the spare parts program; improves shop floor productivity;

* Works with design engineering and quality assurance to develop procedures to ensure high quality parts meet customer expectations;

* Creates routings for parts that are release through design engineering to ensure smooth flow through the shop floor;

* Procures all required items (gauges, stands, tools, cabinets, hoists, etc.) for operations;

* Coordinates activities of sub-contractors and service sub-contractors and service reps;

* Maintains a high level of personal and professional knowledge of related technologies and manufacturing systems;

* Assists in expansion efforts relating to facility, products, and equipment;

* Performs additional job-related duties as assigned.

Essential and Physical Activities Functions

* Strength - Position typically involves work in an office environment with occasional visits to an industrial environment. Frequent/constant sitting. Occasional standing and walking. Occasional light- to medium-level lifting or…