Manufacturing Engr Manager

**Career Area**:Manufacturing**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.**About the Role**Leads team supporting operations and manufacturing processes, tooling and tool design, and equipment needed to produce assigned parts/products successfully and economically in accordance with engineering specifications.**What You Will Do**- Overseeing manufacturing engineering teams and developing/training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions.- Leading tool design, assembly, manufacturing processing, cost estimating, systems planning, layout, standards, releasing, etc.- Managing development, implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods, equipment, systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives.- Leading the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts.**What You Have - Skills and Experiences**Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.Level Working Knowledge:- Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.- Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.- Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.- Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.- Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.Capacity Planning & Management - MFG: Knowledge of tools, approaches and practices for determining production demand and ability to manage resources needed to provide satisfactory levels of service.Level Basic Understanding:- Names several capacity-related measurements and installed tools.- Identifies common capacity constraints and seasonal trends.- Locates internal and external informative sources or proprietary materials about capacity planning & management.- Describes the roles and responsibilities of capacity planners.Level Working Knowledge:- Documents the major interfaces and dependencies to and from other systems.- Follows procedures for the maintenance and upkeep of the databases.- Uses all basic features of the information system in context of own work.Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.Level Working Knowledge:- Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.- Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.- Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.- Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.- Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.Level Working Knowledge:- Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking logs on safety equipment.- Responds to first aid and accident situations following standard procedures.- Inspects manufacturing working environment to find safety violations within a specific area.- Utilizes personal protective equipment required or recommended for manufacturing staff.- Determines appropriate action to take when unsafe conditions are encountered.Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Knowledge of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance.Level Working Knowledge:- Contributes to the development and implementation of specific manufacturing procedures.- Investigates the need to refer potential exceptions upward for review and approval.- Explains the rationale for procedures and standards in own area of responsibility.- Participates in the implementation of manufacturing standards and procedures to one's own function.- Provides feedback for improvement of procedures.**What is Required**- University degree- Technical knowledge- APQP process expert (Core tools)- Experience introducing new products, Product cost- Experience in manufacturing processes such as welding, machining y thermal treatment- Adv