at Caterpillar, Inc. in East Peoria, Illinois, United States
Job Description
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.
Your Work Shapes the World
Whether it be groundbreaking products, best in class solutions or creating a lifelong career, you can do the work that matters at Caterpillar. With a 95-year legacy of quality and innovation and 150 locations in countries around the world, your impact spans the globe.
When you join Caterpillar, you are joining a team of makers, innovators, and doers. We are the people who roll up our sleeves and do the work to build a better world. We don’t just talk about progress and innovation. We make it happen. And we are proud of that, because it helps our customers build and power the world we live in – the roads, hospitals, homes, and infrastructure. Without a dedicated workforce Caterpillar could not effectively meet our customer’s needs. Join us.
Job Summary:
The New Technology and Product Development Introduction (NTI / NPI) Process Steward role is critical for documenting, maintaining, and enhancing the technology and product development processes, and supporting these processes with facilitation, training, and applications to automate execution and tracking.
What You Will Do:
+ Process Stewardship: Act as the primary steward for the NTI / NPI process, ensuring all steps and actions are clearly documented and regularly updated based on performance insights.
+ Collaboration with Process Owners: Work closely with Enterprise Process Owners, NPI Managers, and Product Managers to ensure the NTI / NPI processes are aligned with organizational goals and industry best practices.
+ Documentation and Standardization: Develop and maintain comprehensive documentation for all NTI / NPI processes, providing clear guidelines and work instructions for cross-functional teams.
+ Application Support: Coordinate with application development teams to implement and enhance tools that automate the execution and tracking of NTI / NPI processes. Ensure these applications are user-friendly and meet the needs of various stakeholders.
+ Training and Guidance: Provide training and support to NPI Managers, Product Managers, and cross-functional teams on the documented processes and the use of automated tools.
+ Continuous Improvement: Monitor the effectiveness of NTI / NPI processes and tools, collecting feedback from users to drive continuous improvement. Implement updates and enhancements to streamline workflows and improve efficiency.
+ Performance Tracking: Utilize dashboards and other analytical tools to track the performance of NTI / NPI processes. Provide regular reports to leadership on process efficiency, adherence, and areas for improvement.
+ Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with the NTI / NPI process. Ensure all processes comply with regulatory requirements and company policies.
+ Innovation and Technology Integration: Stay abreast of the latest industry trends and technological advancements. Integrate new methodologies and tools to enhance the NTI / NPI process
Education Requirement:
+ Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Operations Management, or a related field.
What Skills You Will Have:
Problem Solving:
+ Recognize and anticipate organizational, operational, or process problems within the context of lean innovation frameworks.
+ Apply problem-solving knowledge effectively across diverse situations encountered during the lean innovation process.
+ Facilitate teams in identifying, analyzing, and resolving challenges through structured problem-solving methodologies.
+ Demonstrate adaptability in applying problem-solving techniques to suit the unique needs and constraints of different innovation projects.
Judgment and Decision Making:
+ Secures commitment for decisions by communicating clearly and credibly to stakeholders.
+ Delegates responsibility for shaping plans through which decisions are executed.
+ Monitors execution of decisions to ensure consistency with original intention.
+ Empowers employees to develop sound judgment by minimizing the consequences of failure.
+ Assumes the blame for unsuccessful decisions.
+ Shares the credit for successful decisions.
Project Management:
+ Provides input for Gantt or PERT charts or their equivalent to track project progress and status.
+ Under guidance, plans and estimates simple projects.
+ Assists in detailed project plans including cost, schedule, and resource requirements.
+ Obtains information from stakeholders during the planning stage of a project.
+ Produces standard project status reports.
Lean Methodologies:
+ Possesses extensive knowledge of lean principles and methodologies tailored to technology and product development contexts.
+ Demonstrates proficiency in integrating lean principles into the organization’s technology and product development processes.
+ Leads the adoption of lean methodologies across the organization’s technology and product development functions, driving efficiency and innovation.
+ Educates and mentors teams on how lean principles can streamline technology and product development efforts, enhancing customer value and market competitiveness.
+ Advises on the application of lean approaches across different stages of technology and product development, fostering cross-functional collaboration and synergy.
+ Conducts comprehensive training sessions on key lean methodologies, measurements and equips teams with tools and techniques for measuring and improving performance in technology and product development.
+ Engages in detailed planning processes for implementing and monitoring lean initiatives in technology and product development, ensuring sustainable and impactful outcomes.
Additional Information
The locations for this position are Mossville, IL; Decatur, IL; Chicago, IL; East Peoria, IL; Pontiac, IL.
Relocation assistance is not available for this position. Any relocation costs incurred would be the responsibility of the selected candidate.
This position may require up to 25% travel.
What You Will Get:
Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just wage, because we value your performance, we offer a total rewards package that provides:
+ Competitive Base Salary
+ 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)
+ Short and long-term disability coverage
+ Life Insurance
+ Paid parental leave
+ Healthy Lifestyle Programs
+ Employee Assistance Programs
+ Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)
*Subject to annual eligibility and incentive plan guidelines.
Final details
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