Principal Manufacturing Engineer

Caterpillar Inc. • Channelview, TX

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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. Role Definition Provides technical expertise and guidance in manufacturing process development projects for the continuous improvement of the safety, quality, velocity and cost of manufacturing

Requirements

• 3 -5 years of experience in manufacturing engineering or a related field with a proven track record in managing complex projects.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with experience in mentoring and developing relationships with management and hourly employees.
• Exceptional organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• In-depth knowledge of standard work and designing process standards in area assigned and developing and deploying best practices.
• Strong experience dealing with capital projects and the ability to maintain and complete multiple projects of varying levels.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, adept at building relationships at all organizational levels.
• Bachelor’s degree in, Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Nice To Haves

• Lean Six Sigma experience and understanding.

Responsibilities

• Providing technical expertise and guidance in major manufacturing projects, working with internal/external suppliers to support/improve manufacturing productivity and cost effectiveness.
• Evaluating enterprise systems and the coordination of those systems with the total plant.
• Directing suppliers to analyze their current or proposed product/process designs to determine feasibility of using existing designs or modifying the designs to improve process and/or product.
• Providing guidance and mentoring to manufacturing engineers and operators in order to develop high quality products and processes.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus program
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Sick, Etc.)
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
• Potential base salary increases from annual performance reviews

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Principal
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees