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.Position Information:This position is responsible for providing technical support to assess the manufacturability for Continuous Product Improvement (NSI/CPI) projects, from concept/design through all the steps of assembly. This includes providing guidance and leadership at the operations level, in coordination with the Value Stream Team (VST), in a manner to ensure our products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability.This position will work alongside the Manufacturing NPI process to maintain alignment on manufacturing changes and ensure the successes and lessons learned from NSI/CPI/NPI programs are captured within the manufacturing space. This position will also provide limited Manufacturing Engineering shop support, which may include assisting in process development, tooling design, FMEA analysis, and more.Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in an Engineering or Engineering Technology discipline
Proficiency with MS Office; MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint
Can establish priorities, meet deadlines, and manage multiple projects concurrently
Top Candidates will also have:
Have working knowledge of FMEA's, SPC, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Error Proofing, and Root Cause Analysis
3+ years’ progressive project and/or process improvement experience
Demonstrate excellent leadership, communication, interpersonal, analytical, and project planning skills
Responsibilities :
Support of current process, production and component process changes are in scope.
Provide capital forecasting correlation and reporting as it relates to CPI, capacity increases, equipment and/or systems replacement, and methods and/or process improvement.
Other activities include participating in 6 Sigma initiatives, strategy development, and supporting cost reduction goals.
Additional Information:
Location of this position is in Lafayette, IN
Relocation assistance is NOT available for this position.
Employee Benefits:
Medical, dental, and vision coverage
Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
401k savings plan
Health savings account (HSA)
Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
Short and long-term disability coverage
Life Insurance
Paid parental leave
Healthy Lifestyle Programs
Employee Assistance Programs
Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
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