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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

Location: Gödöllő, Hungary

Travel: 10%

Ready to shape how manufacturing works, not just manage it?

As our Manufacturing Engineering Manager, you will lead the people, processes and technology behind efficient, high-quality manufacturing at our Gödöllő facility. You will partner with Operations and Product Engineering to improve manufacturing processes, strengthen Lean practices, introduce modern technology and ensure our equipment and capacity are ready to meet business needs.

This is a role for a leader who enjoys combining people leadership with hands-on manufacturing challenges and turning complex problems into practical improvements.

What You Will Do

• Lead, coach and develop a team supporting our manufacturing operations and robot programming team .

• Facility Lead for CAPEX management.
• Drive improvements in manufacturing processes, assembly, tooling, equipment, plant layout and work standards.

• Champion Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement, helping teams solve complex operational problems.
• Support capacity planning and ensure equipment, machinery and manufacturing resources are ready to meet demand.
• Lead the introduction and improvement of modern manufacturing equipment, technology and automated systems.
• Partner with Operations, Product Engineering and other teams to improve safety, quality, productivity and manufacturing performance.

What You Will Have

• A degree or equivalent practical experience is desired.
• Manufacturing Process Improvement: Strong experience with manufacturing processes and manufacturing equipment. You can understand how a manufacturing process performs, identify opportunities and turn them into practical, sustainable improvements.
• Lean Manufacturing: Practical knowledge of Lean manufacturing, continuous improvement and structured problem solving. You can apply Lean thinking to improve flow, eliminate waste and help teams build continuous improvement into everyday operations.
• Problem Solving: The ability to analyze manufacturing challenges, make sound decisions and turn ideas into sustainable improvements. You can bring structure to complex manufacturing challenges, use relevant data to understand root causes, evaluate options and drive solutions.
• Manufacturing Equipment: You understand manufacturing equipment and can contribute to equipment selection, integration, improvement and safe, effective operation.
• People Leadership: Experience leading, coaching or developing technical professionals.You can set clear expectations, coach and develop people, provide constructive feedback and create an environment where different perspectives contribute to stronger results.
• Capacity & Decision Making: Understanding of capacity planning and manufacturing performance. You can interpret production demand and capacity information, balance priorities and risks, and make informed decisions that support manufacturing performance.

What Will Help You Stand Out

• Experience leading Manufacturing Engineering teams in a complex production environment.
• Exposure to automation, robotics or advanced manufacturing technology.
• Experience introducing new equipment, processes or products into manufacturing.
• Strong cross-functional collaboration with Operations, Quality, Supply Chain or Product Engineering.
• Experience delivering measurable improvements in safety, quality, cost, capacity or productivity.

Your Impact

You won't simply maintain existing manufacturing processes. You'll have the opportunity to develop people, solve meaningful production challenges and influence how manufacturing evolves in Gödöllő.

What We Offer

At Caterpillar, your work contributes to building solutions that help our customers make progress around the world. In this role, you will have the opportunity to take real ownership and see how your ideas translate into practical improvements on the manufacturing floor.

We offer:

• A competitive total rewards package, including day-one benefits and an annual bonus.
• Cafeteria benefits, medical services and commuting support of HUF 45/km.
• Continuous learning and development opportunities, including technical and soft-skills training.
• A challenging role with end-to-end responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
• A dynamic, international working environment with collaboration across multiple functions.
• A culture where your ideas, experience and initiative are valued.

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Please note that salary is only one component of the total compensation and benefit package available at Caterpillar.

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

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