Skillbridge - Fellowship

Caterpillar Inc.•Griffin, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Participates in a structured Caterpillar program, administered in most cases by Hiring Our Heroes, for approved Skillbridge participants. Fellows perform project-based work for 30–120 days, subject to Military Chain of Command approval, supporting business functions such as Engineering, Digital, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Environmental Health & Safety, and Human Resources. The work contributes to initiatives that drive operational excellence, process improvement, and organizational effectiveness. Applicants must submit a resume and cover letter. The cover letter must explain the applicant’s military transition timeline, program approval status if known, locations of interest, and roles of interest. Applications without the required information will not be considered. The position is performed in person at the assigned or accepted location, onsite five days a week. Travel while in Skillbridge is less than 10% and may change in connection with a full-time offer. Domestic relocation and visa sponsorship are not available. The job description is a general guide and may be changed to address evolving organizational needs. Any employment offer is conditioned on successful completion of a drug screen.

Requirements

Military training and/or a college degree.
Must be approved for the Skillbridge program.
Demonstrates working knowledge of effective communication, including giving and receiving feedback, making presentations and writing reports, avoiding inappropriate jargon, and recognizing non-verbal cues.
Demonstrates working knowledge of teamwork, including participating in meetings, sharing information, and working cooperatively toward shared goals.
Demonstrates working knowledge of flexibility and adaptability, including adjusting to changing assignments and considering alternative approaches.
Demonstrates initiative and continuous learning, including taking proactive action, seeking learning opportunities, and contributing to continuous improvement.
Demonstrates working knowledge of problem solving, including identifying problems, evaluating alternatives, considering stakeholder perspectives, and using fact-finding or diagnostic tools.
Demonstrates working knowledge of relationship management, including responding effectively to requests and working with teams to address issues.
Submit a resume and cover letter explaining military transition timeline, locations of interest, and roles of interest; include Skillbridge program approval status if known.

Responsibilities

Assist with analysis, development, and implementation of new or improved processes, products, or systems across functions.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support projects, solve problems, and deliver business outcomes.
Support planning, execution, and continuous improvement of business operations, processes, or programs.
Help identify, analyze, and resolve operational or technical issues using structured problem-solving approaches.
Contribute to developing policies, procedures, or documentation that support business objectives.
Gather, analyze, and interpret data to support decision-making and continuous improvement.