.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.Role DefinitionAssists with technical analysis of manufacturing processes in all aspects of production, costs, quality, compliance to safety guidelines, and environmental requirements for manufacturing.ResponsibilitiesParticipating in identifying and implementing enhancements and modifications to equipment and processes.Monitoring equipment and process reliability; identifying and addressing problem areas.Providing coaching and development for operations technical staff and support areas.Providing engineering support on planning, development, operation, and maintenance of equipment, processes, or facilities.Skill DescriptorsDecision Making and Critical Thinking: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.Judgment and Decision MakingIdentifies a defensible course of action from among alternatives.Demonstrates the ability to follow directions.Applies the concept of discernment to narrow a set of choices or rank-order options.Seeks help to confirm or support difficult decisions.Lean Manufacturing:Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles.Describes basic tools for observing existing processes and identifying waste.Cites industry or company examples of successful and unsuccessful lean implementations.Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process.Manufacturing Equipment:Describes the roles and responsibilities of equipment vendors and own staff.Explains where and how to obtain more equipment-specific information.Lists basic aspects of routine and preventive maintenance.Identifies uses and features of diverse types of manufacturing equipment.Manufacturing Processes: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:Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking logs on safety equipment.Responds to first aid and accident situations following standard procedures