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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.

This position within the Motor Grader engineering team will focus on A3 project execution following Lean Product and Process methodology. This position will interface with Motor Grader leadership, technical leaders, and enterprise partners. This role will serve mainly in a project leader capacity as we transform our product development processes. The initial focus will be on R&D efficiency including validation processes and workload distribution. Additional aspects of the job will relate to Lean leadership within the product group. This may involve additional transformation projects across the Motor Grader business.

What You Will Do:

• Execution of transformation projects following the Lean Product and Process development methodology.

• Lead projects to reduce product development time to market.

• Lead projects focused on work distribution and control systems in Motor Grader product development.

• Lead projects focused on Lean champion within the Product Group.

• Engage in divisional Lean improvement projects.

What You Will Have:

• Degree Requirement: Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering.

• Technical Skills:

• Understanding of percent new content, PERG, and reliability validation methods

• Understanding of current machine reliability processes and methods

• Basic skills in Lean Product and Process Development

• Understanding of Agile

• Project Management: Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadline and deliver results. Ability to juggle various projects with competing priorities, maintaining focus, and driving progress across all initiatives.

• Influencing: Strong influencing skills, capable of driving change and garnering support from stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Thorough understanding of engineering product development processes, enabling effective influence for complex projects.

• Problem Solving : Proven track record to excellent technical problem-solving abilities, enabling effective navigation of challenges, and fostering a collaborative work environment.

Top Candidates Will Have:

• In depth Lean Product and Process Development Skills including effective use of Obeya, Kanban, resource leveling, value stream mapping, and past demonstrated continuous improvement.

• Component and/or machine system level design or product validation skills (machine, component).

• Experience with NPI and quality processes including APQP execution and tools.

Additional Info:

• Location is Peoria, IL

• Domestic relocation is available to those who qualify.

• This position may require up to 10% travel.

• ISE assignments are not available.

• Visa sponsorship is not available.

What You Will Get:

Our 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 day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus.

Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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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 17, 2024 - June 28, 2024

Any 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.

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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.