.**Career Area**:Manufacturing & Supply Chain**: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.**Description**Reporting to the incumbent are Planning Technicians and machinists at varying job class levels. This is a multiple-incumbent position. Incumbent is main contact with the Technical Services manager and the production manager for all technical planning problems and changes in assigned area. Directs staff of technicians & engineers in any of these areas: manufacturing, implementation of new products, core receiving, groups and assemblies' operations, and special projects.**Job Duties/Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to**:- Plans and implements most efficient and practical method and sequence of operations of new releases and revises methods in accordance with changes made to existing product- Considers present and projected burden, existing machine capabilities and conditions, and priorities to determine if existing machines will meet schedule requirements- Prepares or revises assembly work orders indicating method and sequence of assembly and equipment involved.- Prepares contracts with outside suppliers/contractors.- Analyzes alternatives and determines choice to pursue.- Discusses projects, gathers information through meetings with personnel in Planning & Technical Support, and recommends action.- Identifies areas for cost savings and/or quality improvements.- Works with department personnel to ensure dealer and internal complaints are resolved.- Coordinates resolution with areas concerned..- Assigns experimental machining operations to staff.- Monitors and investigates machine costs.- Maintains and updates a variety of planning records to provide planning data to others as requested.**Required Qualifications**:- Engineering- English 75%- 3 + years of experience technical knowledge, remanufacturing processes of ECM's **(REMOVER LA PARTE DE ECMS)**:- Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills, and the ability to creatively solve very complex problems- Knowledge of reporting Tools.- Experience and knowledge of lean concepts and tool- Value Stream current & future states- Work balance tools- OEE- MTBF, MTTR, PM - Efficiency data analysis**Desired Qualifications**:- Knowledge of and / or experience deploying using 6 Sigma Project Management principles- Strategy deployment and execution- Drive capital investment projects for process improvements- Change agent, drive cultural changes.Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO)