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.

Job Summary:

Caterpillar’s Lafayette Order to Delivery Rotational Program (LORP) is a three-year rotational program designed to accelerate development of entry-level talent and provide a solid foundation for meeting challenges within the large engine business. Being part of the LORP team offers you a broad exposure to Caterpillar’s large engine business, presents diverse project responsibilities, engages you in a global team, provides cross-functional job experiences and includes valuable networking opportunities with all levels of Caterpillar leadership. This program provides the foundation for future success of Caterpillar Lafayette’s large engine business leaders.

After successful completion of the three-year program, professionals are placed into permanent positions within the Lafayette Large Engine Center at Caterpillar Inc that continues to demand technical and leadership excellence gained through the program.

What You Will Do:

Professionals within the program will complete three 12-month rotations, which are defined based on business needs. All rotations are located in Lafayette, Indiana. You’ll join a team with diverse project responsibilities and have experiences including (but not limited to):

• Manufacturing Engineering: Responsible and accountable for enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes in our facilities, monitoring equipment and process reliability, identifying and addressing problem areas and providing engineering support on equipment, processes, or facilities
• Operations Supervisor: Responsible and accountable for the activities of a product or logistics line/area while supervising and directing the daily activities of workers, ensuring coordination between different teams, ensuring their safety and monitoring their performance.
• Supply Chain Professional: Analyzes and maintains assigned processes that produce output excellence, builds expertise for the assigned process area, and contributing to continuous improvement efforts. Leads project management of process improvement, process development, and process execution for Supply Chain teams.

What You Have – Skills and Experience:

In this role, you will have the opportunity to contribute your unique skills and experiences. Below are some of the most critical skills:

• Analytical skills, initiating ideas, troubleshooting, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities 
• Ability to work with others of diverse cultures, interpersonal styles, and abilities in a constructive and collaborative manner. 
• Fundamental understanding of business process designs, engineering for a manufacturing environment, supplier relationship management concepts, and logistics and supply chain management 
• Organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously, ability to quickly gain and effectively apply new skills & knowledge 
• Strong written and verbal communication skills 
• Participate in and build on our inclusive, constructive, and productive work environment  
• Ensure all team member’s contributions are recognized and values

Degree Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical/Industrial/Manufacturing/other relevant Engineering or Technology degree

Other Requirements:

• Minimum cumulative Grade Point Average of 2.8/4.0 scale (no rounding) at current institution.
• Expected graduation date by May 2025

 Top candidates will also have:

• Leadership involvement in campus outreach, community service and/or extracurricular activities
• Previous business or technical internship/co-op or relevant experience

Additional Info:

• Please attach your resume and an unofficial copy of your transcript to your application
• Start date: Please note, start date for this position will be Summer 2025
• All rotations within this program will be located at the Lafayette, Indiana facility
• Relocation is NOT available for this position
• Sponsorship is NOT available for this position

What You Will Get:

• Safety in words and actions. Safety is a core value at Caterpillar. We encourage and commit to safety in all processes that we do. We strive to provide a safe and secure work environment for all our employees.
• You earn more than just a salary because we value your performance.  We offer a total rewards package that provides benefits on day one (medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401K) along with the potential of an annual bonus.
• Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date)
• The Power of Everyone: At Caterpillar, we believe each person is unique and valued, and are committed to ensuring that our workplace is diverse and representative of the many customers we serve around the globe. Different perspectives help us achieve our best work and come together to form a high-performing Caterpillar team that makes positive changes in the communities where we live and work.

Final Details:

Please frequently check the email associated with your application, including the junk/spam folder, as this is the primary correspondence method. If you wish to know the status of your application – please use the candidate log-in on our career website as it will reflect any updates to your status.

About Caterpillar:

Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

August 23, 2024 - September 13, 2024

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.   

EEO/AA Employer.  All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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