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.

Job Summary:

The Manufacturing Engineering Manager for Hydraulics Assembly  is responsible to lead the manufacturing engineers to create the better flow, machines efficiency, and processes to manufacture hydraulic cylinders with the most safest Value Stream that provide the best quality at the proper Velocity and lowest cost, is responsible to implement the core and enablers CAV’s, and ensure APQP is deployed in the Value Stream.

What you Will do:

Create and deploy Standard Works for hydraulic assembliesImplementation of automated processes for assemblyImplementation of DC tools for torque controlPrepare budget for special needs on the value stream and also for process innovationCreate project plans for NSI/NPI implementationLead at least 2 Manufacturing Engineers and prepare training courses and scheduling for their developmentCreate contact network with the suppliers and maintenance team to define the maintenance program for each machineDefine the proper tests to detect leak s and failures in the hydraulic cylinders

Degree Requirement: 

Engineering Degree related to the field.

Intermediate-Advanced English is required.

What skill you will have:

Quality Management:

BIQ concepts and Methodology application to make sure all his/her teams understand this lean principle.CQMS knowledge and Methodology application. Understand the CQMS execution model to train his/her people and make sure all Quality system is followed.APQP and PPAP knowledge and Methodology application. Understand concepts and APQP quality tools to make sure methodology is followed and deployed in all operational areas under his/her responsibility.

      

Performance Management:

Ensure this person understand all management performance tools and this way, he/she can measure performance in his/her organizational structure.

Manufacturing Operations.

Understand high precision machining and grinding process to make sure this person can coach his/her team.Understand Assembly operation and critical characteristics of that process to make sure his/her team knows them.Clear understanding on 5Ss methodology, GEMBA walks process, STF, Lean, TOC.Deep knowledge in torque tools and control.Experience in assembly manufacturing processes.Experience in electrical tests.Intermediate experience in hydraulic assemblies manufacturing. (essential)

Manufacturing Safety:

Understand and practice Safety Driven principles to make sure he/she can cascade with the rest of his/her group.Understand how SFMEAs work to make sure he/she trains his/her Section Managers.

Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies.

Have a complete understanding about how Standard Work works and why that is the main document in operations.Use Standard work, IPV, CP, PFMEA as standard procedures to operate and generate improvements in the process.Understand RIT (Reglamento Interior del Trabajo) to have a very good understanding about roles and responsibilities for his/her hourly people.Understand and use all Safety protocols and safety rules to make sure all his/her employees keep safety.

Top candidates will have: 

CPS & six sigma training and certification.

Master’s degree related with manufacturing.

Additional information

Located in Santa Catarina.Work schedule is set for Monday to Friday.Domestic relocation is not available.

Final details     

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Posting Dates:

febrero 28, 2025 - marzo 7, 2025

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO).

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