Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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.

Manufacturing Engineering Manager – Building a Better World from Batam
At Caterpillar, we help our customers build a better, more sustainable world—and this role is at the heart of that purpose. As the Manufacturing Engineering Manager for Assembly, you'll lead a team focused on developing and implementing innovative plant operations that drive safety, quality, and efficiency. From production and assembly to engineering support and regulatory compliance, your leadership will shape how we deliver excellence on the factory floor. Based in Batam, a key manufacturing hub for Caterpillar, this role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact both locally and globally.

What makes this role exceptional is the chance to lead with purpose and innovate with scale. You'll work cross-functionally to improve assembly processes, champion Lean principles, and empower a team of engineers to solve complex challenges. At Caterpillar Indonesia Batam, you'll be part of a collaborative culture that values continuous improvement, operational excellence, and the people who make it possible. If you're ready to lead change and build what matters—this is where your journey begins.

Additional Info
Shift: Regular

Work Location: Batam, Kepulauan Riau

This position requires the candidate to work a 5-day-a-week schedule in the office.

Travel Requirement: up to 20%

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

Domestic relocation is available for this position.

What You Will Do

• Training and developing teams capable of completing business objectives and perform and support the plant operating functions.
• Coordinating tool design, assembly, manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, etc.
• Coordinating capital projects for process enhancement and to improve customer satisfaction, conducting research and ensuring proper approvals.
• Coordinating the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.

What Skills You Have

• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
• Judgment, Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
• Capacity Planning & Management: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
• Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.

What Will Set You Apart- Educational Background: Bachelor's degree or higher, preferably in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
- Experience Minimum of 7 years of experience in similar role. Preferably, prior experience working in a manufacturing environment, particularly in heavy machinery or large components with assembly processes.
- Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English is essential.
- Technical Expertise:

• Demonstrated expertise in interpreting and applying mechanical drawings for complex assembly processes.
• Skilled in using Computer-Aided Design (CAD) tools, particularly Creo, to support design and manufacturing initiatives.
• Proficient in leveraging assembly-focused applications such as Teamcenter to manage product data and streamline workflows.
• Process Knowledge: Familiarity with Advanced Product Quality Planning (APQP) and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Proven experience in managing departmental functions related to capital projects, including cost control, budgeting, and resource planning to ensure alignment with organizational goals.

Physical Requirements (With Or Without Reasonable Accommodation)

• This job requires extensive active movement throughout the plant including climbing stairs and steps, lifting devices, and pushing and pulling equipment.

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
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Relocation is available for this position.

Posting Dates
November 5, November 18, 2025

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

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