Manufacturing and Welding Engineering Group Manager

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Job Description:

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.

This individual is a critical member of our operations team responsible for leading and championing the Manufacturing Process and Welding Engineering space for our production operations across our major product categories. They will lead a team that will identify prioritize and execute opportunities to improve core manufacturing competencies that drive broad impact for the organization. This roles primary focus is on people processes and data and how they integrate with equipment and the inputs/outputs of manufacturing. They will champion manufacturing engineering excellence performance measurement engineering methods data analysis/analytics problem resolution partner empowerment and process discipline.

Someone successful in this role will have a strong working knowledge of applying a variety of engineering concepts capital process/production optimization methods tools practices and procedures as well as how they connect to our manufacturing environment and other parts of the business. This individual will be selfdriven and motivated while executing with a wide degree of latitude in creative behaviors and influential leadership.

What youll do:

Inspire lead and nurture an exceptional engineering team fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement and prioritizing the wellbeing of our team members.

Cultivate a Culture by coaching training evaluating and reinforcing Manufacturing & Process Engineering principles with our partners and team members.

Provide oversight and execute capital and process improvements to optimize new and existing processes.

Serve as the central point for identifying opportunities in the manufacturing processes to optimize reduce risk improve process capability innovate and maximize the performance of the entire operation system.

Provide strong leadership to the engineering team assigning team members roles based on their strengths and maintaining team productivity.

Actively involved in overseeing current production performance for the overall Category offering technical solutions to meet Safety Quality Delivery Inventory and Production targets through continuous improvement and lean manufacturing methodologies.

Actively review categorywide KPIs and perform data analysis using analytical skills to evaluate information carefully and solve complex problems.

Work closely with companywide maintenance and reliability teams to improve equipment reliability and prevent major downtime.

Conduct financial analysis and track capital spending to ensure that capital projects meet or exceed ROI.

Provide recommendations regarding process improvements automation design for manufacturability and new product/process development through strategic planning.

Collaborate with Company and Plant Leadership to identify and communicate customer requirements and update engineering process controls to reflect best practices.

Lead and manage program deployment at the company.

Be involved in understanding and addressing the daily operational challenges as well as comprehending the core functions of the business and the manufacturing equipment used.

What you need to succeed:

• Bachelors degree in any field will be considered if accompanied with equivalent levels of experience and accomplishments.
• A masters degree is a plus but not
• Strong ownership a selfstarter selfled strong servant mindset
• A strong bias to action with a track record of superior results
• Strong leadership skillset
• 10 years of combined experience in the following:
  • Leadership roles in Manufacturing Industrial Welding Engineering or related fields.
  • Experience in a manufacturing and heavy fabrication environment is required.
• Desire to grow and take on new challenges and opportunities.
• SixSigma training and/or certification a plus
• Project Management experience
• Domestic Relocation Provided

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjobrelated knowledge skills individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

Subject to plan eligibility terms and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical dental and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation Holidays Volunteer etc.*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to parttime employees

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

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