Manager, Engineer - Metallurgy

Caterpillar•Lafayette, IN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

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. About LPSD The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) is part of Caterpillar’s Power & Energy segment. Through this global organization, Caterpillar designs and manufactures large (greater than 18 liters) diesel and natural gas engines, powertrains and key engine systems. LPSD products and solutions support customers across power generation, industrial, marine, oil & gas, rail, services and Cat® machine applications worldwide. Job Summary As a Metallurgical Engineering Manager, you will have the opportunity to lead a team of Metallurgical Engineers supporting the Manufacturing Operations team. Your team will respond to the Operations issues, leading investigations of failures, contamination control, magnetism issues, heat treat and shot peen support, and work with component and platform engineering teams on determining the right course of action based upon the findings. This position may also be asked to own some metallurgical component failure analysis in the future to support the team and the needs of the group. What you will do Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for facility support metallurgical engineering team; motivating and developing team. Providing specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the organization. Managing high-impact, short and long duration engineering initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality. Driving programs/projects to completion on time and within budget.

Requirements

Bachelors degree in Metallurgical Engineering/Materials Science
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
Technical Excellence: Knowledge of a given technology and various application methods; ability to develop and provide solutions to significant technical challenges.
Managing People: Knowledge of processes involved in managing people; ability to lead successful teams, and diligently address issues related to performance and conflicts at the workplace.

Nice To Haves

Pervious Leadership Experience
Heat Treat Experience
Weld Engineering Experience
Support of a Multi-shift Manufacturing

Responsibilities

Managing staffing, development, and performance management programs for facility support metallurgical engineering team; motivating and developing team.
Providing specialized engineering technical support and consulting services to various areas of the organization.
Managing high-impact, short and long duration engineering initiatives and projects; ensuring achievement of engineering plan and product quality.
Driving programs/projects to completion on time and within budget.