Career Area:
Manufacturing
Job Description:
Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a general 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 don't just 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:
Works closely with operations and product managers for automated manufacturing systems, manufacturing processes and product engineering to ensure common goals in support of product group objectives.
· Lead manufacturing engineering functions to develop world class processes as well as governance and control mechanisms. Spearhead capital investment opportunities to deliver improved OEE results. Maintain EPP and capacity requirements to support evolving demand and customer needs.
· Coordinate the effective operation of assigned areas of manufacturing to meet established schedules and production requirements while maintaining cost.
· Leverage Lean principles to maximize process footprint and layout to achieve world class efficiencies within all assembly operations.
· Supervise Manufacturing Engineering and Support functions for current manufacturing processes, new process justification and implementation, machines, equipment, tooling, work standards, gage planning and technical troubleshooting to provide the most efficient and economical manufacturing and assembly of quality products.
· Manage and communicate facility and production readiness within the new product introduction (NPI) process, new capital introduction (NCI), and new source introduction (NSI).
Responsibilities
• Overseeing programs and practices for hiring, performance management and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating fun