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 and Span of Control

The role collaborates with product groups, procurement teams, customer teams, emissions regulations, and external suppliers to establish and execute the vision and strategy of fuel systems operations.

KEY FUNCTIONS:

EHS Management for Campus

Champion Safety-Driven Strategy. Properly identify the High-Energy exposures and deploy engineering and critical controls to minimize risk to our Employees. Champion HOP process to drive the right culture of Safety. Develop and deploy the safety recipe for all operations utilizing a PDCA approach. Strive towards a predictive/proactive approach. Validate adequacy of training programs for all roles. Validate environmental compliance and develop roadmap to reduce emissions, landfill waste and water usage.

Fuel Systems LEAN Operations

Champion and drive Lean processes to improve the flow, efficiency, and cost structure of our FS business. Manage all internal fist fit operations including component manufacturing/machining, heat treat, assembly and test, driving continuous improvement in PQVC. Benchmark KPIs against competitor, supplier and remanufacturing operations.

Technical Services for Fuel Systems

Develop and maintain manufacturing processes, develop and execute the asset lifecycle management strategy for the facility, manage maintenance plan for M&E and facility infrastructure. Fully deploy and decode NCI (New Capital Introduction) processes to re-capitalize our FS business in Pontiac, IL

Quality for Campus

Fully execute the Caterpillar Quality Management System with relentless execution of related processes. Deliver technical training by job role and maintain skills matrix. Exceed customer expectations by championing the Quality Driven strategy (effective Operator, Process, Systems initiatives to fully protect the Customers.)

Future Planning for Fuel Systems

Utilize deep industry expertise to develop the long-term strategy for fuel systems and operations including footprint, core competencies, process innovation and validation of external supplier capability for peak shaving and/or permanent sourcing. Deliver state-of-the-art, validated, turnkey processes to operations for every NPI program (CR900).

Supply Chain for Campus

Execute the Demand portion of the S&OP process proactively addressing customer needs and capacity shortfalls. Execute Production schedules to meet strategic buffer targets to meet and maintain 95% CSD.

Gaps to Address

People:

• Improve safety performance by FULL deployment of Safety Driven strategy
• Robust and proactive approach to Environmental compliance
• Improve employee experience (EI scores) > 90%
• Reduce and maintain turnover < acceptable levels for location and type of jobs.
• Balance span of control for section managers per CPS guidelines
• Close talent gaps in all roles – develop effective training matrices
• Contingency planning – execute cross-training plan for all critical roles
• Improve employment brand in the community – leverage United Way

Quality:

• Champion Quality Driven to exceed PPM, Warranty $, and Supplier Pain Index targets
• Revitalize BIQ best practices to protect the customer
• Meet and maintain process capability gaps and establish Key Process/Product features with CpK > 1.3
• Improve process discipline and problem-solving skills. Reduce issue recurrence.

Velocity:

• IMPROVE DELIVERY PERFORMANCE (> 95% for Aftermarket and Prime Product facilities)
• Follow the quality recipe to deliver increased yield
• Implement basic OEE processes for constraint management
• Develop and implement Asset Lifecycle Management strategy
• Execute the S&OP process and manage hard and soft capacity effectively and build strategic buffers through the value chain

Cost:

• Exceed variable and period cost targets by improving overall asset efficiency
• Prioritize capital investments to meet PQVC targets
• Develop and execute manufacturing strategy for fuel systems

Degree Requirement: Engineering or Business Degree. MBA desired
 

Skills you must have:
 

Budgeting - Level Extensive Experience: Knowledge of organization's budget process; ability to apply policies and practices for planning and administering a budget.
 

Quality Management - Level Extensive Experience:  Knowledge of quality management methods, tools, and techniques and ability to create and support an environment that meets the quality goals of the organization.

Analytical Thinking - Level Expert: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.

Planning and Organizing - Level Expert:  Knowledge of the process of planning and arranging tasks and resources; ability to plan and organize both time and resources to get things completed while structuring and maintaining work in a systematic and highly methodical way.

Performance Management - Level Expert:  Knowledge of successful performance management techniques; ability to apply organization's performance management system, practices, and tools to developing and improving individual, team, and organizational performance.

Manufacturing Operations - Level Expert:  Knowledge of manufacturing operations; ability to perform day-to-day operations of a manufacturing plant or facility for products.

Manufacturing Safety - Level Extensive Experience:  Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies - Level Extensive Experience: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

Establishing and Driving a Vision - Level Expert: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective Vision to improve manufacturing footprint. Fully understands the Lean methodology to properly establish action plans to improve overall PQVC performance.

Communication - Level Expert: The candidate needs to be extremely effective at communicating Vision and expectations at all levels of the organization both in written and oral deliveries. Candidates need high level of competency in public speaking (internal and external to Cat Pontiac).
 

Top candidates will also have:

• Experience leading manufacturing and/or supply chain teams
• Experience in machining, heat treat and assembly
• Experience coordinating NPI/NTI projects
• Experience with order management, capacity planning and S&OP
• Hands on experience with lean deployment at manufacturing facilities

Additional Information:

• This position is located in Pontiac, IL
• This position will close on 10/21/2025
• Travel requirements may be up to 10%
• Domestic relocation is available

What you will get:

• A commitment to diversity and inclusion. Our common values and focus on inclusion and respect drive the decisions made by our company, teams, and people. Here, you can apply your unique life and job experiences, and work in a team environment where your ideas are heard, your contributions are celebrated, and your whole-self matters.
• 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 of 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.

Benefits:

This position is eligible for stock or other equity grants pursuant to Caterpillar’s long-term incentive plan.

Summary Pay Range:

$199,680.00 - $299,520.00

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:

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits.

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*

• 401(k) savings plans*

• Health Savings Account (HSA)*

• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*

• Health Lifestyle Programs*

• Employee Assistance Program*

• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*

• Career Development*

• Incentive bonus*

• Disability benefits

• Life Insurance

• Parental leave

• Adoption benefits

• Tuition Reimbursement

       

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

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:

October 8, 2025 - October 21, 2025

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

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.  Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.

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