2024 Entry Level Overhaul Manufacturing Engineer

DeSoto, TX

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.


This position provides technical support and leadership for assuring the quality, durability, reliability and cost of engine components and sub-assemblies for one or more Solar products within the Overhaul organization. The incumbent will work closely with Product Engineers and provide technical support for detailed part and sub-assembly manufacturing, part reconditioning and/or remanufacturing using standard techniques and procedures. There is extensive interaction with Turbotec Engineering, Solar Design Engineering, and Engineering personnel in Solar's worldwide overhaul facilities. The function is also responsible for providing engineering instruction and round-the-clock technical support that is critical to Overhaul's Lean 6 Sigma focus and requirements to build quality units in a timely manner.

Activities would include :

  • Sub-assembly BOM maintenance - keeping up to date with configuration changes.
  • Provide disposition for out-of-spec and rework parts.
  • Technical liaison for detailed part and sub-assembly work performed by suppliers (Turbotec, Chromalloy, Commerce).
  • Provide engineering documentation for customer property repairs and overhauls.
  • Create and maintain sub-assembly and detailed part routing and technical work instructions (travelers, SFIS, etc.).
  • Technical support and root cause investigation for test rejects and other detailed part and sub-assembly quality issues.
  • Utilize Lean 6 Sigma principles to generate improvements to meet quality and production requirements.

Minimum Qualifications :

  • Bachelor's degree in a related engineering discipline.
  • 0-1 years of relative experience
  • Minimum overall 3.0 GPA on a 4.0 scale.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, resolve complex problems and make sound technical decisions.


Posting Dates: March 11, 2024 - September 8, 2024 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen. EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community .

Graduates / Entry Level
North America

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