Career Area:

Manufacturing

Job Description:

Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.

When you join Caterpillar, you're joining 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 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

Assists with technical analysis of manufacturing processes in all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Participating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.

• Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.

• Providing coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.

• Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.

Skill Descriptors

Decision Making and Critical Thinking:

• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.

• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.

• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.

• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.

• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.

Judgment and Decision Making

• Identifies a defensible course of action from among alternatives.

• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions.

• Applies the concept of discernment to narrow a set of choices or rank-order options.

• Seeks help to confirm or support difficult decisions.

Lean Manufacturing:

• Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles.

• Describes basic tools for observing existing processes and identifying waste.

• Cites industry or company examples of successful and unsuccessful lean implementations.

• Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process.

Manufacturing Equipment:

• Describes the roles and responsibilities of equipment vendors and own staff.

• Explains where and how to obtain more equipment-specific information.

• Lists basic aspects of routine and preventive maintenance.

• Identifies uses and features of diverse types of manufacturing equipment.

Manufacturing Processes:

• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.

• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.

• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.

• Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.

• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.

Manufacturing Safety:

• Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking logs on safety equipment.

• Responds to first aid and accident situations following standard procedures.

• Inspects manufacturing working environment to find safety violations within a specific area.

• Utilizes personal protective equipment required or recommended for manufacturing staff.

• Determines appropriate action to take when unsafe conditions are encountered.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies:

• Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.

• Investigates the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval.

• Explains the rationale for procedures and standards in own area of responsibility.

• Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to one's own function.

• Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.

Problem Management Process - MFG:

• Describes high-level flow of problem management from inception to completion.

• Provides examples of clear and unclear problem reports.

• Identifies types of standard problems addressed in a manufacturing setting.

• Locates information regarding fundamental practices, policies and processes.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in an accredited Engineering curriculum

Familiarity with welding process manufacturing

The ability to effectively develop and manage project plans from concept to production

Ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and process partners

Conversational English

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Posting Dates:

junio 14, 2024 - junio 21, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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