Career Area:ManufacturingJob 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.Role DefinitionCaterpillar’s Drivetrain Product Team is seeking an experienced problem solver preferably with Drivetrain product experience to be responsible for supporting Drivetrain’s Zero-Defect Culture within the manufacturing facility. They will act as the liaison between Drivetrain and Operations while proactively driving quality improvement projects on the shop floor. Responsibilities include all drivetrain product designs and components involving quality issues that are impacting Drivetrain’s Zero-Defect Culture within the Decatur manufacturing facility.Successful candidate will act as the liaison between Drivetrain Engineering and Decatur Quality/Operations to ensure quality manufacturing/build operations and serve as a Quality lead for the Decatur Drivetrain Product Team. This includes proactively leading quality improvement projects, Decatur Obeya, and Semi-Certified Builds that support Drivetrain’s Zero-Defect Culture. A sense of urgency, and extreme customer focus, is vital to be successful in this role. This lead is expected to be a strong change agent that has passion for continuous improvement and develops solutions that drive increased customer value.Responsibilities
Work closely with Operations, Operations Quality, Engineering, and Drivetrain Quality teams.
Lead/Participate in Semi-Certified Builds, Build Audits, Quality Shop Walks and Go, See, Acts
Lead Drivetrain Quality Project A3’s based on facility quality data analysis deep dives to drive warranty and DPU improvements
Lead/Participate in monthly DT Ops Quality Reviews, report metrics, share best practices, etc…
Participate in incoming quality inspections.
PPAP/Re-PPAP reviews for NPI or ongoing supplier certification.
Review Standard Work and identify opportunities for improvement.
Work with Operations to lead a regular cadence of audits.
Support EOL testing and data collection.
Act as liaison for EOL test specifications/correlation to support prime product facility needs.
Align with Product Support on Dealer pre-delivery results/issues to support design and assembly improvements.
Provide regular cadence of communication between Operations and Drivetrain. Actively share Drivetrain health metrics and provide Operations with feedback from the field.
Support deviation requests. Review historical requests to recommend engineering changes.
Support CPI projects.
Participate in Planned Method Audits and Cleanliness Reviews as needed
Capture assembly concerns to review potential improvements with Operations and Engineering.
Standardize on AQE type system to manage quality events, resolution, and communication.
Support quality alerts and APQP activities.
Work with Operations and Engineering to develop appropriate IPVs.
Support change control and parts disposition.
Help to drive alignment/consistency in Quality processes throughout Drivetrain facilities.
PPAP/Re-PPAP reviews for NPI or ongoing supplier certification in machining
Degree RequirementDegree or equivalent experience desiredSkill DescriptorsQuality Management: Level Extensive ExperienceKnowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Level Extensive ExperienceUnderstanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Level Extensive ExperienceKnowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Flexibility and Adaptability: Level Extensive ExperienceKnowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.Problem Solving: Level Extensive ExperienceKnowledge 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.Relationship Management: Level Extensive ExperienceKnowledge of relationship management techniques; ability to establish and maintain healthy working relationships with clients, vendors, and peers.Project Management: Level Extensive ExperienceKnowledge 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.Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Level Extensive ExperienceKnowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.Additional Information
This position will close 7/9/2024 at 11:59 pm.
The location for this position is Decatur, IL.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position.
This position may require less than 10% travel.
Employee benefit detailsOur 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 salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).Final detailsPlease 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.For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media#LIRelocation is available for this position.Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.Posting Dates:June 25, 2024 - July 9, 2024Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .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.