Global Manufacturing & Distribution Project Engineer

Caterpillar; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 128,000 - 193,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits*

Paid time off plan (Vacation, Ho

Job summary

Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division in Peoria, IL is seeking a Manufacturing & Distribution Project Engineer to strengthen the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence. You will lead efforts to improve outbound network strategies, collaborate with a dispersed team, and drive agility, visibility, and cost efficiency across the distribution network.

This role demands a strong background in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and project management, with travel up to 30% and five days in the

Qualifications

• Knowledge of supply chain management principles and techniques.
• Experience in manufacturing engineering and production processes.
• Strong project management skills with ability to lead complex initiatives.
• Analytical and data-driven with problem-solving abilities.
• Experience across Operations, Logistics, Automation and/or Quality roles.
• Six Sigma Black Belt or project leadership experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement distribution solutions in alignment with the product strategy.
• Manage multiple complex projects focused on global supply chain strategies delivering improvement across product availability, cost and product distribution.
• Develop, Coordinate and Lead the projects from strategy to execution regarding product distribution.
• Work with Global Transportation and Logistics teams to implement transportation and logistics solutions that impact product manufacturing, quality, cost, and availability.
• Lead collaboration and communication across multiple business division functions, which may include implementing changes to product Value Add work and assembly processes.
• Develop assembly and validation standards for work performed within the product distribution and storage process.
• Coordinate quality and engineering change management regarding EMD product offerings distributed through the EPCs (Equipment Processing Centers)

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Manufacturing Engineering

Project Management

Performance Management

Data Gathering & Analysis

Quality & Change Management

Strategic Thinking

Job description

Caterpillar's Earthmoving Division in Peoria, IL is seeking a Manufacturing & Distribution Project Engineer to strengthen the Global Supply Chain Center of Excellence. You will lead efforts to improve outbound network strategies, collaborate with a dispersed team, and drive agility, visibility, and cost efficiency across the distribution network.

This role demands a strong background in supply chain, manufacturing engineering, and project management, with travel up to 30% and five days in the