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.

　　At Caterpillar, we work to help our customers build a better world. Without our team of talented, bright and driven individuals, we wouldn’t be the Caterpillar we are today. Now, this is your chance to join our team and do work that matters. We want you to help us enable customer success, make progress possible around the world and help our communities grow and thrive. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Manufacturing Project Engineer in Peoria, IL.

　　The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts Distribution of Cat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurement and the design and manufacture of Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).

　　We’re committed to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. 

　　Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) – creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition. 

　　Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25) .

　　As a Manufacturing Project Engineer for the Ground Engaging Tools group, you will be responsible for providing both remote and on-site assistance & leadership to Caterpillar's supply base in the execution of Advanced Product Quality Planning, the assurance of process control, collaboration in process improvement initiatives, and leadership of quality issue investigations & resolution.

　　Responsibilities include working with suppliers, Caterpillar manufacturing facilities, and our Product Support & Procurement teams on a variety of tasks and processes including (but not limited to):

　　Project management to drive timely completion of development activities

　　Ensuring robust process controls are in place to prevent nonconformities

　　Monitoring of key manufacturing processes and quality management system for improvement opportunities

　　Assisting with APQP activities to ensure production readiness for New Product Introduction

　　Driving APQP excellence within the GET manufacturing base through best practices, tools/templates, and direct collaboration & training.

　　Providing product & process technical support during start-up activities

　　Evaluating new manufacturers and process enhancements or expansions; validating process capability

　　Leading investigation & resolution of product quality issues; conducting the review, approval and validation of 8D permanent corrective action plans

　　Basic Qualifications:

　　Basic understanding of Advance Product Quality Planning (APQP)

　　Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. Uses solid root cause analysis to get to root issues and drives for multiple solution alternatives. Uses data and expert input to evaluate and select appropriate solutions to root causes. Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution. Leverages resources worldwide to investigate & resolve issues; delegates tasks effectively and manages issues & projects with appropriate techniques. Effectively communicates status and documents progress in appropriate ways

　　Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives. Identifies project management tools and requirements within own function. Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project. Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable. Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

　　Manufacturing Best Practices and Standards: Knowledge of best practices and standards for improving the effectiveness, efficiency, and safety of the design, production, and distribution of manufacturing products; ability to create and implement best practices and standards for various manufacturing processes and activities. Works with team to establish APQP best practices and implements with supply base. Understands or experience with key manufacturing processes, technology and equipment for GET components (Steel castings, forgings and fabrication). Identifies and implements improvements in manufacturing processes based on knowledge of industry new technology and best practices.

　　Change Control - MFG: Knowledge of the processes and procedures by which a change is identified, evaluated, approved, monitored and documented; ability to manage changes in the production environment and processes effectively. Explains the basic purpose of change control and consequences of lack of control. Identifies common changes to manufacturing equipment, technologies and systems. Understands the process for taking engineering changes to our manufacturing base. Understands the process for taking manufacturing change requests to engineering.

　　Top Candidates will also have:

　　Bachelor's degree, preferably in a STEM field

　　Engineering or manufacturing background plus familiarity with manufacturing processes used to produce components and assemblies for Caterpillar products, particularly steel castings, forgings, and fabricated steel products

　　Knowledge of shop operations, particularly machining, finishing, inspection, paint, packaging

　　Interpersonal communication, analytical, leadership and project management skills to develop cooperative working relationships with others both inside and outside of Caterpillar

　　Problem solving skills; capable of using and demonstrating statistical and problem-solving tools; experience with 8D methodology and/or 6 Sigma experience particularly desirable

　　Experience/familiarity with steel casting processes and tooling design

　　Experience/familiarity with machining of steel components

　　Experience/familiarity with 3D scanning technology & processes for dimensional analysis

　　Experience/familiarity with Non-destructive Testing (NDT) equipment & processes, particularly mag particle inspection (MPI) and ultrasonic inspection (UT).

　　Steel metallurgy knowledge & experience

　　Knowledge/understanding of Caterpillar print reading, GD&T

　　Additional Information:

　　This position is located in Peoria, IL and does not offer relocation

　　Final Details

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　　Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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　　There’s more to work at Caterpillar than just the work itself. We hire smart, friendly people and it shows in our culture. We hold ourselves to high standards and make sure our values of integrity, excellence, teamwork, commitment and sustainability come to life in the way we work. We make sure our employees feel continuously challenged while also supported. We provide professional growth opportunities, including leadership programs. We celebrate the diversity of our team, while also working together as one Caterpillar.

　　Our culture, like everything at our company, is made possible by each employee’s contribution. Person by person, we create the environment we work in, and we are proud of the Caterpillar we’ve built.