Career Area:
StrategyJob 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.
Job Title:Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt
SalaryGrade: 57730 per annum depending on experience
Location:Shrewsbury
Benefits:
25 days annual leave
Up to12% Bonus
Contributory pension scheme - Caterpillar will double the employees contribution Up to 10%
Contributory share scheme - Caterpillar will match 50% of the employees contribution.
Optional flexible benefits including access to health and dental care plans EV car lease holiday purchase.
About IPSD
Caterpillars Industrial Power Systems Division (IPSD) designs tests and manufactures 0.5 to 18L Cat and Perkins engines that power over 5000 applications including Marine Petroleum Industrial Applications Electric Generators and Locomotives. Caterpillars company strategy includes sustainability as one of four focusareasand IPSD is engaged and actively preparing green energy solutions for the future.
Job Summary
Leads manages and supports projects related to process and product improvements using Lean Six Sigma and project management methodologies to achieve business goals.
WhatYouWillDo:
Designing and developing Six Sigma programs including supporting systems and tools for quality and business process improvement.
Leading and managing Six Sigma project portfolios to achieve measurable business process improvements.
Providing technical training and guidance for Green Belt professionals on the planningdevelopmentand implementation of Six Sigma projects.
Employing Six Sigmamethodologyinto organizational operations to meet business goals andobjectives.
WhatYouHave:
Technical Expertise
Analytical Thinking:
- Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue anddeterminingits significance.
- Makes a systematic comparison of two or more alternative solutions.
- Uses flow charts Pareto charts fish diagrams etc. todisclosemeaningful data patterns. -Identifiesthe major forces events and peopleimpactingandimpactedby the situation at hand.
- Uses logic and intuition to make inferences about the meaning of the data and arrive at conclusions.
Leadership
Communication
Change Management
Prerequisites Required
Bachelors degree
Project Experience
Desired:
Lean Intermediate Program
Team Leadership Experience
Prior Lean Green Belt Training
Strong Project Management Skills
Drivetrain or drivetrain components specific experience
This role will report directly to the regional Drivetrain category manager.
About Caterpillar
Caterpillar Inc. is the worlds leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment off-highway diesel and natural gas engines industrial gasturbinesand diesel-electric locomotives.Fornearly 100yearswevebeen helping customers build a better more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services backed by our global dealer network provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.
NB.The panel cannot make assumptions when shortlisting therefore pleasedemonstrateyour qualifications and experience on your CV relevant to the criteria outlined.
Pending the number of applications the criteria for the position may be enhanced tofacilitateshortlisting.
This job is subject to U.S. and U.K. rules concerning the export and protection of controlled or protected technologies or information including but not limited to U.S. State Department regulations at International Traffic in Arms (ITAR) 22 C.F.R. 120 et. seq.; the Export Administration Regulation 15 C.F.R. 730-774; and the Foreign Assets Control Regulations 31 C.F.R. 500-598 and the United Kingdom Official Secrets Act 1989 (collectively Export Control and Protection of Information Laws) and you may be subjected toadditionalsecurity screening / checking
Posting Dates:
March 19 2026 - March 24 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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