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.

Position Information:

• Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.

• The position is located in Hodges, SC.

Role Definition:

The Large Power Systems Division (LPSD) in Hodges, SC is looking for a Foundry Process Engineer to join the team. The incumbent will have the primary goal of supporting the Quality Management System within the assigned operational area, by providing expertise and advice on production or product problems fed back from both internal and external customers. The incumbent may also conduct investigations, analyze information, and facilitate teams dealing with issues/projects associated with resolution of quality problems. A successful candidate will be able to improve industrial processes to optimize quality of foundry processes and casting products.

What you will do (includes but not limited to):

• Collaborate to improve foundry practices and processes using quality methodologies.

• Provide support and troubleshooting to metallurgical lab and other departments on foundry processes.

• Conduct defect analysis and deliver technical solutions to improve product quality and controls.

• Support products reliability projects and customer satisfaction through support of the CPS (Caterpillar Production System), NPI (New Product Introduction) and CPI (Continuous Product Improvement) programs.

• Research, develop, and audit foundry processes to ensure product quality improvements.

• Monitor the process performance throughout foundry operations.

• Developing routines and best practices to ensure product quality.

Requirements:

• Extensive experience working in a Cast Iron foundry focused on metallurgical processes and quality improvement projects.

• Collaborating: Working knowledge of collaborative techniques; ability to work with a variety of individuals and groups in a constructive and collaborative manner.

• Flexibility and Adaptability: Working knowledge of successful approaches and techniques for dealing with change; ability to adapt to a changing environment and be comfortable with change.

• Problem Solving: Working 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.

• Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Working knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.

• Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Extensive experience using concepts, principles, and techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach to identify the causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.

Top Candidates will have:

• No bake molding process experience

• Bachelor's in Metallurgical Engineering or similar engineering background

• 6Sigma Certification

• Working knowledge of foundry tooling

• MagmaSoft simulation software

Employee Benefits:

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage

• Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holiday, Volunteer, Etc.)

• 401k savings plan

• Health savings account (HSA)

• Flexible spending accounts (FSAs)

• Short and long-term disability coverage

• Life Insurance

• Paid parental leave

• Healthy Lifestyle Programs

• Employee Assistance Programs

• Voluntary Benefits (Ex. Accident, Identity Theft Protection)

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Relocation is available for this position.

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position. This employer is not currently hiring foreign national applicants that require or will require sponsorship tied to a specific employer, such as, H, L, TN, F, J, E, O. As a global company, Caterpillar offers many job opportunities outside of the U.S which can be found through our employment website at www.caterpillar.com/careers.

Posting Dates:

June 24, 2024 - July 7, 2024

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

EEO/AA Employer. All qualified individuals - Including minorities, females, veterans and individuals with disabilities - are encouraged to apply.

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