Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt

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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 Purpose : 

The primary objective of this role is to use basic engineering disciplines along with fact-based decision-making tools to resolve complex product, technology, and manufacturing process issues. Incumbent shall function as the project leader for CPI projects addressing quality, regulatory, or current product improvements for various system teams such as Large structure, Light Fabrication, Engine Installation & Cooling, Work tools, and Hydraulics installation for Motor Grader. To lead and participate from project/issue requirement definition till the production of the iron in a manner to ensure products provide superior performance, durability, quality, and serviceability. 

Job Roles & Responsibilities:  

This position represents the Senior level position within design engineering.

•  Strong Analytical Engineer – Strong understanding of engineering basics, DOE (using hand calculations, FEA analysis), Probabilistic life risk analysis, understanding structures & performance characteristics.

• Able Technical Know-How & Problem-Solving Engineer - Should be able to understand techno-commercial aspects of design, design for manufacturability, and product behaviours in the field. Solve complex engineering challenges.
• Product Development lifecycle Know-how - It is expected to have participated in at least one full product development cycle to provide end-to-end complex engineering solutions encompassing design, analysis, test & validation, and field issue resolution.
• Effective Project Lead and Team Player – Leverage large/light structures, Hydraulic integration, Engine installation & cooling, and machine integration sub-design team’s strengths. Foster strong collaboration with component teams & cross-functional teams for product initiatives/strategies. Removing and elevating project barriers. Integrating issues with other projects/processes and coordinating with the appropriate project/process owners to accomplish project goals.
• Effective Communicator – Understand and communicate complex technical problems effectively. Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Product Quality Focus – To manage and achieve 2/12 MIS product quality goals.
• ITraining, and leading project team members.

Background/Experience: 

Requires a bachelor’s degree in mechanical engineering curriculum plus 9-12 years of experience or a master’s degree in mechanical engineering curriculum plus 6-8 years of experience.  Incumbents must have demonstrated excellent analytical skills and the ability to perform complex assignments.  Requires a self-starter with strong technical leadership skills.  Must have the ability to communicate technical information effectively with team members and others in the workgroup, as well as employees in other units, customers, and suppliers. Knowledgeable design process & tools – Good understanding of APQP, DFMEA, GD&T, Concurrent product & process development, and Change management process. Awareness of 6 Sigma DMAIC & Lean methodology and tools. Preferred to have project management experience and related certification is an added advantage.

  Top Candidates will also have: 

• Motor Grader or similar construction products End-to-end product development for any systems that include collaboration with Manufacturing, Test, and/or Product Support.
• Training and Experience with Caterpillar’s CPI tools and processes.
• Experience as a 6 Sigma Black Belt with a strong product understanding of system & subsystem integration to the detail.
•  Process & tools: Familiar with any designer’s tools and processes.

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