Manager Manufacturing Engineering

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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar yourejoining 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 dontjust 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.

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 DistributionofCat Parts Integrated Logistics segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals Tubes & Hardware Hose & Couplings Fluids and Filters).

As the Manager Manufacturing Engineering you will be responsible for supervising staff responsible for automated manufacturing systems manufacturing processes gaging and checking equipment tooling and work standards. The Manager Manufacturing Engineering will work closely with Product Engineering Marketing Customer Service and Operations Managers to ensure common goals are in support of product group objectives.

Additional Information:

• Location: West Plains MO (United States)
• Required Travel: 10 (Domestic)
• Relocation Assistance Offered: Yes (Domestic).

What You Will Do:

• Supporting the manufacturing operation and Product Groups by managing specific technical functions.
• Supervise manufacturing engineering and support functions for current manufacturing processes new process justification and implementation machines equipment tooling work standards CNC programming gage planning and technical troubleshooting to provide the most efficient and economical manufacturing and assembly of quality products.
• Manages a staff using computer aided design who provides graphic job instructions and CNC and robotic programs to the machine shop. Facility layout and area allocations and related regulatory compliance. Ensures optimum use of equipment and space in support of changing production requirements.
• Coordinates release dates and availability of machines equipment and material schedules to satisfy demand. Ensures implementation of modern technology and verifies the effectiveness of equipment and systems. Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems to process tooling equipment etc.
• Work jointly with Marketing Engineering and Customer Service areas on concurrent product and process designs to ensure products and processes are of robust design and support economical production. Provides project management support for major systems and equipment installations.
• Manage new product programs including coordination of product design component processing sales forecasting customer support scheduling and financial issues to assure meeting customer expectations while meeting functional and cost targets.
• Adheres to established standards policies and practices relating to quality cost reduction safety and ergonomics.
• Provide training development and motivation for a staff capable of completing objectives and implementing cost reduction projects ensuring concurrent product and process design and meeting requirements of the manufacturing/assembly process.
• Develops and maintains budgetary controls for the section establishes and reviews objectives and provides personnel requirements and future forecasts. Maintains awareness of new technology and evaluates its value to the profit center. Assists staff in developing and implementing new systems and keeps other areas informed of progress. Effectively utilizes Class A 6 Sigma and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.
• Other duties as assigned by Caterpillar management from timetotime.

What You Have (Basic Qualifications):

• Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decisionmaking process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
• Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decisionmaking 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.
• Capacity Planning & Management: Knowledge of tools approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.
• 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.
• Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate maintain update and store them.
• Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods technologies and processes; ability to execute plan manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
• Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify workrelated hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers environment and site.
• Manufacturing Standards Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan guide and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
  

What Will Set You Apart (Preferred Qualifications):

• Bachelors degree in Manufacturing Operations Supply Chain Engineering or related field.
• Previous leadership/supervisory experience.
• Previous experience working within a manufacturing environment.
• Previous Lean Operations/Continuous Improvement experience.

What You Will Get:

Through it allweareone team creating and delivering worldclass components and solutions superior to the more about theCaterpillarExperience.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment offhighway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gas turbines and dieselelectric locomotives. For nearly 100 years weve been helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reducedcarbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

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