**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. _Role Definition_ _Provides support and guidance on all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing._ _Responsibilities_ _• Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes._ _• Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas._ _• Analyzing engineering change notices, determines any part or process change, initiates and implements all changes._ _• Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities._ _Degree Requirement_ _Degree or equivalent experience desired_ _Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance._ _Level Working Knowledge:_ _• Discerns between "signal" and "noise" when considering courses of action._ _• Selects the right activities to work on from a range of competing priorities._ _• Stands by decisions in the face of conflict or unexpected outcome._ _• Makes the transition from evaluation to conclusion readily and in a timely manner._ _• Revisits decisions when appropriate, but infrequently and without disrupting focus._ _Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes._ _Level Working Knowledge:_ _• Discusses considerations for work cell design and effectiveness monitoring._ _• Finds solution for key technical and people problems associated with transformation to lean._ _• Explains issues and considerations of implementing lean in own function or area._ _• Selects and utilizes tools, techniques and measurements associated with a lean assessment._ _• Explains benchmarks and measures of effectiveness of lean._ _Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process._ _Level Extensive Experience:_ _• Advises others using industry experience and benchmarks for methodology effectiveness._ _• Develops best practices documentation for all major activities and tasks._ _• Trains others on all major tasks and considerations for the full manufacturing process._ _• Participates in measuring and monitoring new processes and technologies._ _• Selects and optimizes specific methodologies for specific products._ _• Evaluates benefits, drawbacks and appropriateness of alternative processes and technologies._ _Problem Management Process - MFG: Knowledge of manufacturing problem management processes, methodologies and techniques; ability to use a disciplined approach to bringing that problem to a successful resolution._ _Level Working Knowledge:_ _• Uses a specific discipline or approach to problem solving and resolution._ _• Records common problems and associated resolution alternatives._ _• Monitors problem resolution and provides feedback to customer._ _• Implements the established procedures for handling non-standard or unusual problems._ _• Works with features of problem reporting and tracking software._ _This Job Description is intended as a general guide to the job duties for this position and is intended for the purpose of establishing the specific salary grade. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive summary of all responsibilities, duties and effort required of employees assigned to this job. At the discretion of management, this description may be changed at any time to address the evolving needs of the organization. It is expressly not intended to be a comprehensive list of “essential job functions” as that term is defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act._ **Posting Dates:** April 28, 2025 - May 14, 2025 Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO). Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .