Value Chain Designer – Paving Cost Team

Caterpillar; Brooklyn Park (MN); On-site; USD 113,000 - 169,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision

401(k) plan

Health Savings Account

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Tuition Reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

Caterpillar Financial Services Corporation’s EMD division is seeking a Value Chain Designer in Brooklyn Park, MN to design and implement new processes or updates to existing processes to improve end-to-end value chain performance and efficiency in the Paving business.

You will analyze the end-to-end value chain for cost improvements, develop business cases, lead LCP I/II and VAVE executions, manage cost-reduction budgets, and collaborate with global cost team members to drive tangible savings.

Qualifications

• Experience improving end-to-end value chains for manufacturing or similar environments.
• Ability to develop business cases and action-oriented cost-reduction plans.
• Identify waste, define projects, and drive efficient process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze the end-to-end value chain to identify opportunities for cost improvement.
• Develop business cases, define projects, and provide recommended actions for improvements to stakeholders.
• Identify waste and implement projects to achieve goals.
• Lead LCP I, LCP II and VAVE execution and governance.
• Establish and manage cost reduction budgets.
• Support global cost team members.

Skills

Business Process Improvement

Process Management

Analytical Thinking

Effective Communications

Problem Solving

Process Mapping/Flowcharting

Job description

Career Area:

Engineering

Job Description:

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 at Caterpillar Inc.

Caterpillar’s EMD division is hiring a Value Chain Designer for the Paving Cost Team in Brooklyn Park, MN!

Role Summary:

In this role, you will design and implement new processes or updates to existing processes to improve end-to-end value chain performance and efficiency in the Paving business.

What You’ll Do (Job Duties)

• Analyzing the end-to-end value chain to identify opportunities for cost improvement.
• Developing business cases, defining projects, and providing recommended actions for improvements to stakeholders.
• Identifying waste and implementing projects to achieve goals.
• Leading PAV LCP I, LCP II and VAVE execution and governance.
• Establishing and managing cost reduction budgets.
• Support global cost team members.

What You Have (Core Skills)

• Business Process Improvement: Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods for identifying, evaluating, introducing and implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities.
• Process Management: Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes.
• Analytical Thinking: Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability to determine the root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems.
• Effective Communications: Understanding of effective communication concepts, tools and techniques; ability to effectively transmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application of appropriate communication behaviors.
• Problem Solving: Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations.
• Process Mapping/Flowcharting: Knowledge of the concepts of process mapping; ability to carry out the documentation of current and proposed manufacturing processes to identify and make improvements.

Top Candidates Will Also Have

• Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, LCP I, LCP II and VAVE.
• Ability to work across the end-to-end value stream to improve efficiency.
• Experience in Design Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering or Procurement.

Additional Details

• Work location: Brooklyn Park, MN
• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this role
• Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role.
• Travel: Up to 10% domestic and international.
• This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

Summary Pay Range:

$112,710.00 - $169,060.00

Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar.

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision benefits*
• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)*
• 401(k) savings plans*
• Health Savings Account (HSA)*
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)*
• Health Lifestyle Programs*
• Employee Assistance Program*
• Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts*
• Career Development*
• Incentive bonus*
• Disability benefits
• Life Insurance
• Parental leave
• Adoption benefits
• Tuition Reimbursement

* These benefits also apply to part-time employees

This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

Posting Dates:

October 5, 2026 - October 19, 2026

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply.