Career Area:

Strategy

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.

Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt (SS10)

If you want to be at the forefront of change and have a passion for coaching teams to succeed, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join the Quality Strategy team in Resource Industries Operations & Products Division. This job involves taking strategic quality initiatives and putting them into action across global value chains. You’ll be involved with leading continuous improvement projects across the globe, starting with the customer back perspective and ensuring quality throughout the value chain.     

What You Will Do:

• Coach and train global teams on Built in Quality and other Lean tools
• Lead Lean continuous improvement projects that impact global processes
• Innovate on key process indicators drive desired outcomes
• Collaborate with facility and enterprise experts to deliver sustainable Lean processes
• Be the Lean expert

Education Requirement
Requires an engineering degree

Skill Descriptors

Active Learning

• Explains lessons learned from mistakes as well as successes and transfers the focus on the process learning to others as continuous improvement
• Learns new concepts, processes and tools related to Lean methodology
   

Analytical Thinking

• Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue and clarifying for larger team
• Uses flow charts, Pareto charts, fish diagrams, etc. to disclose meaningful data patterns

Influencing

• Uses active listening skills and probing techniques to influence others and change their behaviors to align to process improvements
• Identifies who the decision makers are and how they receive information to manage the continuous improvement messaging to have the most impact
• Regularly presents ideas or suggestions to teams in persuasive terms to gain their buy-in
• Adapts interaction style to situations and people to more readily convey information to grow the knowledge of the organization
   

Problem Solving

• Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify process flow problems
• Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information
• Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decisions on resolution
   

Six Sigma Methodology

• Identifies process problems that limit performance including critical workflow for process execution
• Implements methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes
• Uses tools (e.g. trend charts, Pareto charts, sigma conversion chart) to measure historical performance
• Researches causes impacting quality and customer satisfaction with the use of root cause identification tools

Top Candidates will also have

Experience in quality management and Built in Quality

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Rayong, Thailand.  Other locations include Batam, Indonesia or Thiruvallur, India.

This position requires 50-75% travel supporting global facilities

What you will get:

Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:

• Competitive Base Salary
• Annual incentive bonus plan*
• Medical, dental, and vision coverage
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)
• 401k savings plan
• Health savings account (HSA)
• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)
• Short and long-term disability coverage
• Life Insurance
• Paid parental leave
• Healthy Lifestyle Programs
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Final details:

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Posting Dates:

January 16, 2026 - January 29, 2026

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply

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