Career Area:
Purchasing & Procurement
Job Description:
At Caterpillar, we're working to help our customers build a better world. We wouldn't be the Caterpillar we are today without the exceptionally talented, bright and driven people who get the job done. This is your chance to help us make progress possible around the world - for our customers, for growing communities and for every member of our team. We are looking for a dynamic, organized self-starter to join our Product Support and Logistics Division as a Supplier Development Engineer II.
The Product Support and Logistics Division (PSLD) is one of the most innovative divisions within Caterpillar. In PSLD, as within all of Caterpillar, our priority is our customers and helping them build a better world. We touch nearly every element of the services value stream from procurement to design and manufacturing to distribution. PSLD is responsible for Aftermarket Parts DistributionofCat Parts, Integrated Logistics, segment Procurementand thedesign andmanufactureof Wear Components (Undercarriage and GET) and Maintenance Components (Seals, Tubes & Hardware, Hose & Couplings, Fluids and Filters).
We're committed* to our customers, who build a better world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should always choose us. We're exploring new ideas and opportunities - *innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow's growth.
Through it all, we are one team (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mYIDne7Q5ek&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=39) - creating and delivering world-class components and solutions superior to the competition.
Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GvCYWtWARlk&list=PLwAXbfivFg0jmiNqqgFLeQJpRB_i-UVln&index=25)
Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:
Lead critical supplier performance improvements in the hose and coupling category.
Complete rough cut capacity plans (RCCP's) for hose and coupling suppliers.
Identify actions and manage implementation of actions to close capacity gaps to meet growth targets.
Improve end-to-end supplier performance through increasing capacity, improving supply chain responsiveness, and raising performance standards, whilst maintaining high levels of quality.
Identification and development of hose and coupling suppliers to align with growth initiatives.
Ensure effective management of hose and coupling suppliers within new product development projects and existing product improvement cycles.
Evaluate and develop supplier capability to meet requirements for Supplier Excellence Recognition.
Collaborate with lead SDE to develop and execute quality improvement strategies.
Basic Qualifications:
Bachelor's degree from an accredited university in technical field; 5 years of job-related experience in lieu of degree
3+ years of experience in a supplier facing role (structured root cause corrective action problem solving techniques and continuous improvement)
Data analysis experience in Excel (intermediate)
Top candidates will also have:
Experience in completing capacity analysis
Knowledge of the tools and techniques of 6 Sigma methodology as well as Lean Manufacturing
Knowledge and experiences of Quality/APQP including: PPAP process, FMEA, Control Plan, and TFC
Experience using Power BI
Familiarity with company policies such as MQ4006 and MQ4007
Additional Information:
This position does not offer relocation
This position is located in Mossville, IL
This position requires up to 50% travel, may be higher during supplier recovery.
Final details
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Caterpillar is not currently hiring individuals for this position who now or in the future require sponsorship foremployment-basednon-immigrant and immigrant visas. However, as a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S. which can be found through our employment website www.Caterpillar.com/careers . #Li-onsite
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected applicant.
EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.
