Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication & Paint

Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

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Manufacturing Engineer (Fabrication & Paint) at CRTT

As a Manufacturing Engineer – Fabrication & Paint, you will provide engineering support for fabrication and painting operations, with a strong focus on safety, quality, productivity, cost, and continuous improvement. You will develop and improve manufacturing processes, support New Product Introduction, implement lifting and material-handling solutions, and use digital and Industry 4.0 technologies to improve process visibility, traceability, and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive continuous improvement projects across fabrication and painting processes, focusing on process flow, cycle time, lifting devices, safety, quality, productivity, and cost.
• Analyze manufacturing processes and equipment performance to identify opportunities for improved reliability, efficiency, quality, ergonomics, and safety.
• Lead and coordinate comprehensive manufacturing process audits, ensuring adherence to applicable quality, safety, engineering, and operational standards.
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) activities, including manufacturing process design, process readiness, lifting-device development, equipment requirements, and implementation of engineering changes.
• Develop, review, and maintain manufacturing quality and risk-management documentation, including Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), and System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (SFMEA).
• Lead digital manufacturing and Industry 4.0 initiatives within fabrication and paint operations, including automated tracking and monitoring solutions that strengthen process traceability and enable real-time quality control.
• Support the design, modification, installation, and continuous improvement of manufacturing equipment, tooling, fixtures, and lifting devices.
• Monitor manufacturing processes and equipment reliability, investigate problem areas, and implement sustainable corrective and preventive improvements.
• Evaluate engineering changes and determine their impact on fabrication, painting, equipment, tooling, process flow, safety, quality, and production requirements.
• Develop business cases and cost calculations for manufacturing improvement projects, coordinating with Finance and other cross-functional stakeholders to evaluate investment, savings, and project benefits.

Qualifications & Experience

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or a related engineering discipline; or equivalent relevant manufacturing experience.
• Manufacturing Experience: Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in manufacturing engineering, process engineering, production engineering, or a related manufacturing environment.
• Experience with PLCs, automation systems, or automated production equipment is preferred.
• Fabrication / Paint Experience: Practical experience supporting fabrication, welding, industrial painting, coating, assembly, or other manufacturing processes.
• Continuous Improvement: Demonstrated experience identifying and implementing improvements related to process flow, cycle time, productivity, quality, safety, ergonomics, or manufacturing cost.
• Manufacturing Quality: Working knowledge of manufacturing quality and risk-management tools such as Control Plans, Process Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (PFMEA), System Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (SFMEA), root cause analysis, and process audits.
• Engineering Support: Experience developing, modifying, or supporting manufacturing processes, equipment, tooling, fixtures, material-handling systems, or lifting devices.
• Problem Solving: Demonstrated ability to investigate manufacturing problems, identify root causes, develop corrective actions, and monitor improvements for effectiveness.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Ability to work effectively with Production, Quality, Safety, Supply Chain, Finance, Maintenance, Product Engineering, and other manufacturing stakeholders.
  

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting New Product Introduction (NPI), including process design, tooling, and engineering changes.
• Experience in fabrication and/or industrial paint operations.
• Experience with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• Experience with Industry 4.0, digital manufacturing, automation, or process monitoring systems.
• Experience with project cost analysis and manufacturing cost reduction.
• Experience conducting manufacturing process audits and corrective actions.

Benefits That Support Your Life, Not Just Your Work

Housing Allowance & Bonus

Health Insurance

Employee Shuttle Bus

Lunch Provided

Annual Leave / Sick Leave

120 Days Maternity Leave

Life & Family Support

Provident Fund + Company Contribution
** All benefits are subject to company policy, eligibility criteria, and applicable terms and conditions. **

On-Site Full Time

Working Hours: Monday – Friday 07:30 am. – 04:30 pm.

Work location: Caterpillar (Thailand) Ltd.(CRTT) 337/1 Moo 3, T. Nong La Lok, A. Ban Khai, Rayong 21120, Thailand

This position requires working onsite five days a week.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

November 4, 2026 - November 20, 2026

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

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