Career Area:
Manufacturing & Supply Chain
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best-in-class solutions, or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don't just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in - the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce, Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer's needs. Join us.
Job Description:
To develop and implement new and improved prime product testing processes, IPV processes, equipment, and training methods that improve safety, quality and reduce manufacturing costs.
Job Duties / Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Develops, analyzes and managers Manufacturing / Assembly projects. Assists in developing department capital and expense budgets.
Administers the assembly NPI process to ensure that Engineering drawings are released and processed on time for NPI build.
Trains new processors and develops training programs for processors and assemblers.
Engages in creative problem solving to address operational issues including: ergonomic / safety, efficiency improvements, process bottlenecks, quality concerns.
Works with internal and external suppliers to develop and manage projects to ensure efficient and cost effective systems and processes to produce quality products.
Provides the application, procurement, processing, installation and capability of new IPV, sound test, prime product test, torque tooling, fluids processes and equipment.
Provides manufacturing technical support in process control and internal certification.
Coordinates the purchase and application of machine tools, controls and related equipment to ensure the latest technology is being used to increase efficiency and of operations.
Designs complex or intricate jigs and fixtures.
Adheres to established standards, policies and practices relating to quality, cost reduction, safety, ergonomics, etc. in performing assigned duties.
Basic Qualifications:
2+ years' experience in manufacturing
3+ years' experience in Prime Product Testing
Top Candidates will also have:
Bachelor's degree in related field
Thorough knowledge of lean manufacturing concepts, fluids management, and IPV controls, etc.
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Understands the fundamentals of quality systems, engineering standards and specification, manufacturing practices and specifications, IPV control methods, BiQ methodology, and testing processes and procedures.
Experience with Capital and Project Management
Additional Information:
The primary location for this position is East Peoria, IL
Domestic relocation assistance is not available
This position may require 10% travel
Sponsorship is not available
Employee benefit details:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world.
Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date).
Final details:
Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application - please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.
This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website at www.Caterpillar.com/Careers .
For more information, visit caterpillar.com. To connect with us on social media, visit caterpillar.com/social-media #LI
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
