Manufacturing Engineer

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.

Why you want the job and why it’s awesome! 

At Caterpillar’s Indonesia Batam, we manufacture Hydraulic Shovels products used in building the infrastructure and mining to move materials that makes a better world. As a Manufacturing Engineering at Caterpillar Indonesia Batam, you will lead team responsible for developing and implementing new and improved plant operations including production and manufacturing, maintenance, engineering support, safety, regulatory compliance, distribution and warehousing. 

 

Additional Info:  

Shift: Regular  

Work Location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau 

Travel Requirement: None 

You will work both in an office and manufacturing shop-floor environment. 

Domestic relocation is available for this position. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

• Lead CPPD activities for New Product Introduction (NPI) and existing product programs, coordinating engineering releases, implementation plans, and key program milestones to ensure successful execution.  

• Facilitate cross-functional collaboration among Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Quality, Operations, and Supply Chain teams to review engineering changes and resolve technical or process issues.  

• Review and manage Engineering Change Notices (ECNs), assessing impacts on manufacturing, quality, supply chain, cost, and delivery while ensuring timely implementation.  

• Monitor project progress, track schedules, identify risks, and develop mitigation plans to achieve program objectives and maintain on-time delivery.  

• Develop, maintain, and analyze CPPD metrics, dashboards, and performance reports to support program visibility and data-driven decision-making.  

• Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Built-in Quality (BIQ), and standard work principles to improve process efficiency, product quality, and operational performance.  

• Lead the development, automation, and standardization of CPPD tools, systems, workflows, and best practices across product groups and engineering organizations 

 

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related engineering discipline. 

• Experience in product development, manufacturing engineering, project engineering, or related technical fields. 

• Minimum of 5 years of experience with manufacturing engineering in the fabrication / welding process  

• Strong understanding of product lifecycle management (PLM) processes. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously. 

• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, and proficiency in both Bahasa Indonesia and English. 

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Experience with Teamcenter or similar PLM systems. 

• Knowledge of Engineering Change Management processes. 

• Knowledge of manufacturing processes, production systems, and quality management practices. 

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI) programs. 

 

 

What You Will Get 

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salaried wage because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides benefits (medical, dental, vision, pension, and accident & life insurance) along with the potential of an annual bonus.  

 

Final Details  

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.  

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

 

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

July 21, 2026 - August 3, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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