Product Change Control Engineer

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Job Description:

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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.

Caterpillar is seeking a Product Change Control Engineer in Waco this role you will be responsible for planning and implementing product changes in the manufacturing process as well as releasing new product introductions in SAP and tracking progress to production. Additionally you will have responsibility for inventory control processes for the facility including part cycle counting coordinating discrepancy root cause analysis and performing inventory corrections.

What you can look forward to in this role:

• Management responsibilities include managing manufacturing change information and assignment of manufacturing effective dates checking the timely receipt and completeness of records prepared by product design and distribution and maintenance of engineering data.
• Management compliance and reporting within corporate inventory management procedures.
• Performs annual stratification of parts for cycle counting
• Issues daily count requested and tracks completion and discrepancies.
• Assists in root cause investigation of inventory issues in co-ordination with internal logistics and material planner.
• Addresses issues dealing with engineering design and change implementation requirements within the Concurrent Product & Process Development (CPPD) Process.
• Creates maintains and communicates accurate change management data at the local facility level.
• Analyzes engineering releases changes drawing notices to create change management requirements and provides the creation of product structure based on engineering design.
• Responsible for follow up of major engineering releases and changes for when problem resolution are required.
• Provides management with the tools to monitor the overall progress and effectiveness of product programs and provides technical assistance and education and training to team members as required in ensuring team effectiveness.
• Analyzes engineering drawings and notices to determine and create procurement item master data product structure definition and technical procurement criteria in SAP.
• Represents Product Change Control at CPPD Team meetings and will be challenged to quickly identify problems which may not be obvious within the CPPD environment.
• Identifies opportunities to reduce inventory and avoid scrap and/or rework.
• Reviews and ensures the proper release of engineering information within NPI Programs.
• Serves as an integral member of NPI teams to influence the timeliness of model effectiveness and the impact on other programs.

A successful candidate in this role will showcase their skills in:

• Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches tools techniques for recognizing anticipating and resolving organizational operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.

Top Candidates for this position may also have:

• Requires an understanding of Engineering Records Manufacturing Releasing Materials Scheduling and Engineering Manufacturing Change Control Procedures.
• Extensive SAP experience.
• Working knowledge of Machine Worktools Attachments Kits and Pricelists.
• Knowledge of Corporate Inventory Management Policies
• Must be proficient in Microsoft office (MS Excel is critical to the job)
• Strong communication organizational and interpersonal skills
• Ability to collaborate across multiple groups and customers (both internal and external)

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Waco TX.

4-day (in facility) work schedule.

Domestic relocation assistance is available

Sponsorship is not available

Summary Pay Range:

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors job level market locationjob-related 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 part-time employees

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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