Lean6 Sigma Black BeltCPI Team Leader

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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.

Role Definition: The main objective of this position is to apply fundamental engineering principles and fact-based decision-making tools to address complex challenges related to products technology and manufacturing processes. The individual will serve as the project leader for CPI projects that address quality regulatory or current product improvements for various L4 system teams with a primary emphasis on Electrical Integration for Mining trucks. Responsibilities include leading and participating in projects from defining requirements through to production ensuring the resulting products deliver high performance durability quality and serviceability.

Background/Experience: Requires a bachelors degree in mechanical engineering curriculum plus 12-15 years of experience or a masters degree in mechanical engineering curriculum plus 10-12 years of experience. Knowledgeable design process & tools Good understanding of APQP DFMEA GD&T Concurrent product & process development and Change management process. Top candidates will also have experience with end-to-end product development for Large Mining Trucks or similar mining equipment including collaboration with Manufacturing Test and Product Support teams. They should have participated in at least one complete product development cycle providing complex engineering solutions that cover design analysis testing and validation as well as resolving field issues.

Skill Descriptors:

Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Level Working Knowledge:

Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and determining its significance.

Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.

Uses flow charts Pareto charts fish diagrams etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns.

Identifies the major forces events and people impacting and impacted by the situation at hand.

Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.

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.

Level Working Knowledge:

Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Should be able to understand techno commercial aspects of design design for manufacturability product behaviours in field.

Six Sigma Methodology: Knowledge of the concepts of six sigma DMAIC (Define Measure Analyze Improve and Control) methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve the manufacturing processes and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

Level Working Knowledge:

Analyzes business priorities for selecting potential critical metrics.

Uses tools (e.g. trend charts Pareto charts sigma conversion chart) to measure historical performance.

Researches important causes that have an impact on quality and customer satisfaction with the use of statistical tools.

Resolves routine problems in a cost effective manner.

Reports deviances from process improvements.

Influencing: Knowledge of effective influencing tactics and strategies; ability to impact decisions within and outside own organization.

Level Working Knowledge:

Develops basic persuasive arguments.

Discusses organizational culture around providing input on decisions.

Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to surface opportunities to influence.

Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information.

Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to associates in persuasive terms.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Working Knowledge:

Explains impact of interactions with individuals and groups.

Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.

Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.

Collaborates with departmental associates and management.

Adapts interaction style to situations and people.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan organize monitor and control projects ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Level Working Knowledge:

Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.

Under guidance plans and estimates simple projects.

Assists in detailed project plans including cost schedule and resource requirements.

Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.

Produces standard project status reports.

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