Value Chain Designer – Paving Cost Team

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k)

Health Savings Account

Job summary

Caterpillar Inc. in Brooklyn Park, MN is seeking an engineering professional to design and implement new processes to improve end-to-end value chain performance in the Paving business.

You will analyze the value chain for cost improvements, develop business cases, identify waste, and lead LCP I, LCP II, and VAVE execution and governance, with travel up to 10% and five days in the office.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of business process improvement practices.
• Knowledge of process management tools and techniques.
• Analytical thinking to identify root causes and develop solutions.
• Effective communication concepts and skills.
• Approaches and tools for solving organizational problems.
• Process mapping and flowcharting to document and improve processes.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

End-to-end value chain optimization

Cost reduction programs

Value Stream Mapping/LCP/VAVE

Project governance

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Job description

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.

Career Area

Engineering

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

Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of 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

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.

This position requires working onsite five days a week.

Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.