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.

Role Definition

Providing Cost Analysis support to Engineering and Procurement team for taking informed decisions, Providing Cost Modeling support for VAVE initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Providing Should Cost Modeling Support to Engineering and Procurement team
• Provide Support to Procurement team for taking informed sourcing decisions
• Supporting NPI/NSI activities and provide cost reduction ideas
• Providing Support for VAVE activities
• The Candidate needs to work with should costing software like aPriori, TcPCM etc.
• Good in communication, ability to lead team & drive project

Degree Requirement
Degree or equivalent experience desired

Skill Descriptors
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Working Knowledge: 
•  Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
•  Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
•  Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
•  Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
•  Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.


Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
Level Basic Understanding: 
•  Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles.
•  Describes basic tools for observing existing processes and identifying waste.
•  Cites industry or company examples of successful and unsuccessful lean implementations.
•  Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process.

Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Level Working Knowledge: 
•  Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.
•  Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.
•  Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.
•  Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.
•  Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.


Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.
Level Working Knowledge: 
•  Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.
•  Investigates the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval.
•  Explains the rationale for procedures and standards in own area of responsibility.
•  Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to one's own function.
•  Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.

Posting Dates:

September 23, 2024 - September 26, 2024

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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