Manufacturing Engineering Manager

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About IPSD

Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L engines that not only power Caterpillar machines but also power over 5000 other applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focus areas and IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.

Job Summary:

As a Manufacturing Engineering Manager you will provide leadership for the Manufacturing Engineering Controls Engineering and Maintenance departments within a machining facility. In this role you will be engaged in the full lifecycle of the equipment utilized to machine & assemble core engine components. From concept procurement and maintenance of the equipment you will have the opportunity to enable the organization to achieve performance objectives.

What You Will Do:

• This multifaceted role has responsibility for the following areas:

  • Manufacturing & Controls Engineering Team with responsibility for the equipment and process design for machining applications.

  • Maintenance Team with responsibility for the maintenance of manufacturing equipment and controls systems within the facility.

• Provide training and development opportunities for team members that not only satisfy their current role but also prepare them for their next opportunity.

• Collaborate with peer organizations within the business to deliver enterprise objectives.

• Coordinates the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.

• Coordinates release dates and availability of machines equipment and material to maintain project schedules.

• Establishes standards and works with shop personnel to resolve problems related to process tooling equipment etc.

• Support longterm objectives through collaboration with the Advanced Planning Team and management of the capital investment process from forecast to .

• Maintain awareness of industry and technology changes as part of continuous improvement routine to better serve our customers.

What You Will Have:
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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Seeks input from multiple sources to generate diverse ideas for decision making.

• Sustains organization strategies over time through regular evaluation against business objectives.

• Develops & executes effective communication plan

• Maintains awareness of the sources of risk with respect to team responsibilities

• Coaches others to improve judgment and confidence in decision making skills

• Assists in assessing risks benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate maintain update and store them.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Monitors methods and requirements for equipment environment to ensure protection against damage.

• Participates in evaluation and selection of new equipment.

• Facilitates the coordination and integration of multivendor equipment environments.

• Analyzes equipment history; monitors overall machine performance; evaluates planned upgrades.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods technologies and processes; ability to execute plan manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process

• Oversee all activities for the organizations manufacturing environment; establishes best practices and policies.

• Monitors industry and other organizations for innovations in manufacturing approaches.

• Champions the use of new and emerging manufacturing processes and methodologies.

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.

Level Extensive Experience:

• Facilitates and maintains the Process Failure Modes Effects Analysis (PFEA) within the Manufacturing Engineering space to ensure safety is embedded into our processes.

• Performs design reviews and safety inspections to assure compliance with OSHA requirements

• Designs and implements emergency response processes and procedures

• Promotes workplace safety among supervisors and workers; actively engaged in Safety Continuous Improvement process

• Serves as a safety advocate to address safety concerns in a timely manner

• Ensure that all employees and contractors comply with relevant safety policies and regulations

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.

Level Extensive Experience

• Consults on development and implementation of crossfunctional standards

• Participates in the development of organizational policies and practices

• Develops control and monitoring mechanisms for adherence.

• Collaborates with other functions on establishing and documenting crossfunctional standards

• Participates in defining architectural principles and standards for organization.

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Schertz TX. This position is onsite 5 days a week.

• Domestic relocation will be offered

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals Including minorities females veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to specific employer such as H L TN F J E O.

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