Engineering Change Leader: Supply Chain & Manufacturing

Caterpillar; Decatur (IL); On-site; USD 98,000 - 146,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) savings plans

Health Savings Account (HSA)

Paid time off

Job summary

Caterpillar in Decatur, IL seeks a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead engineering change control and manufacturing release. You will coordinate BOM changes, material requirements, and production readiness across product groups, ensuring timely changes with minimal disruption.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, Lean principles, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience in technical teams, knowledge of ECNs/ECOs, and strong data analysis skills to

Qualifications

• Experience in engineering change control, product release, or product change processes.
• Familiarity with BOM effectivity and material requirements planning.
• Knowledge of manufacturing change control and related systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of seven professionals supporting engineering change control and supply chain execution.
• Oversee BOM effectivity and material changes across Decatur product groups.
• Manage change control release activities and ensure timely production implementation.
• Monitor performance metrics and drive continuous improvement in processes.

Skills

Supply chain management

Accuracy & detail

Effective communication

Inventory management

Data gathering & analysis

Planning & organizing

Supplier management

DRP

Tools

MCS

MAMM

Job description

Caterpillar in Decatur, IL seeks a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead engineering change control and manufacturing release. You will coordinate BOM changes, material requirements, and production readiness across product groups, ensuring timely changes with minimal disruption.

The role emphasizes hands-on leadership, Lean principles, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal candidates bring supervisory experience in technical teams, knowledge of ECNs/ECOs, and strong data analysis skills to