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.

Join Our Team as a Quality Improvement Leader!

Are you passionate about driving excellence and innovation? Do you thrive on making a tangible impact? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you! As a Quality Improvement Leader, you’ll spearhead transformative projects that elevate our Hydraulic Mining Shovels to new heights of quality and performance.

What You’ll Do:

Lead with Vision: Take charge of groundbreaking projects that revolutionize our processes and products using Lean, Six Sigma, and cutting-edge project management methodologies.

Drive Excellence: Your leadership will directly enhance product quality and customer satisfaction, making a significant impact on our business.

Innovate Solutions: Utilize the DIMAC process to lead quality improvement initiatives across various machine areas, developing robust Permanent Corrective Action (PCA) solutions.

Your Key Responsibilities:

Design & Develop: Create and implement Six Sigma programs, along with the supporting systems and tools, to drive quality and business process improvements.

Lead & Manage: Oversee Six Sigma project portfolios, achieving measurable improvements in business processes.

Train & Mentor: Provide expert training and guidance to Green Belt professionals, helping them plan, develop, and execute successful Six Sigma projects.

Integrate & Achieve: Embed Six Sigma methodologies into our operations to meet and exceed business goals and objectives.

What skills you will have:

Six Sigma Methodology: Knowledge of the concepts of six sigma DMAIC (Define, Measure, Analyze, Improve and Control) methodology; ability to use the methodology to improve product designs and or manufacturing processes and control the improvements by eliminating root causes.

Level Working Knowledge:

•            Uses tools (e.g. trend charts, Pareto charts, sigma conversion chart) to measure historical performance.

•            Researches important causes that have an impact on quality and customer satisfaction with the use of statistical tools.

•            Resolves routine problems in a cost effective manner.

Interpersonal Relationships: Knowledge of the techniques and the ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

Level Working Knowledge:

•            Identifies roles and responsibilities for self and others.

•            Demonstrates an understanding of alternative points of view.

•            Collaborates with departmental associates and management.

•            Adapts interaction style to situations and people.

Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.

Level Working Knowledge:

•            Identifies and documents specific problems and resolution alternatives.

•            Examines a specific problem and understands the perspective of each involved stakeholder.

•            Develops alternative techniques for assessing accuracy and relevance of information.

•            Helps to analyze risks and benefits of alternative approaches and obtain decision on resolution.

•            Uses fact-finding techniques and diagnostic tools to identify problems.

Project Management: Knowledge of effective project management strategies and tactics; ability to plan, organize, monitor, and control projects, ensuring efficient utilization of technical and administrative resources to achieve project objectives.

Level Basic Understanding:

•            Describes the key objectives, phases and deliverables of a current project.

•            Explains the concepts of phase, activity, task, and deliverable.

•            Gives examples of critical paths in projects.

Process Improvement: Understanding and insight into evaluating current product quality and production methods and ability to maintains focus on the continuous improvement of processes, products and services.

Level Working Knowledge:

•            Defines the critical workflow for executing key processes.

•            Focuses on the most significant problems to maximize efficiency gains.

•            Implements methods for improving and establishing controls for critical processes.

Additional Information:

The primary location for this position is Tucson, AZ.

This position may require 5 - 10 % travel.

Summary Pay Range:

$108,360.00 - $162,480.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. 

Benefits:

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)

Disability benefits

Life Insurance

Parental leave

Healthy Lifestyle Programs

Employee Assistance Programs

Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts

Tuition Reimbursement

Career Development

*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.

Relocation is available for this position.

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:

December 9, 2024 - December 15, 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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