**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. Caterpillar Inc. is seeking a **Global Digital Manufacturing Lead** . In this role, you will oversee the implementation and management of digital technologies across Earthmoving’s global manufacturing network, including systems like Manufacturing Execution Systems (MES), data analytics, and automation tools, aiming to optimize production processes, improve efficiency, and drive overall operational excellence through digital transformation initiatives; essentially bridging the gap between traditional manufacturing practices and advanced digital capabilities. You will need experience in implementing and managing digital manufacturing technologies and processes, project management, and a deep understanding of manufacturing operations. **What You Will Do:** + **Strategic Planning:** Identifying opportunities to develop new digital manufacturing capabilities across the Earthmoving network, developing a comprehensive digital manufacturing roadmap, and aligning with overall business goals. + **Project Leadership:** Engages and collaborates with various stakeholders to lead and facilitate digital manufacturing projects with specific focus on replicable solutions that support performance improvements, sustainable growth and enhance safety and compliance. + **Process Optimization:** Using data insights to optimize manufacturing processes, improve quality control, and reduce production costs. + **Change Management:** Facilitating change management initiatives to ensure adoption of new digital technologies across the manufacturing workforce. + **Integration & Connectivity:** Integrating different digital systems and ensuring seamless data flow between shop floor operations and enterprise systems. + **Innovation:** Applies technology in innovative ways. Combines technologies to anticipate or address customer needs; shares solutions across sites; employees proven solutions to increase effectiveness of engineering methodology or manufacturing process. Mentors by sharing technical expertise and providing feedback and guidance. + **Continuous improvement:** Monitoring performance metrics, identifying areas for optimization, and implementing process improvements to enhance efficiency of digital solutions. **What You Have (Basic Qualifications):** + **Degree requirement:** Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, or closely related discipline is desired **OR** equivalent technical experience plus demonstrated competence of significant engineering and/or operational experience. + **Problem Solving:** Strong analytical skills to identify and resolve complex manufacturing challenges through digital solutions. Deep understanding Lean Manufacturing, manufacturing operations, industrial automation, data analytics, and relevant digital technologies. + **Project Administration:** Experience deploying Industry 4.0 technologies to improve manufacturing processes and efficiency. Ability to influence globally, drive alignment without direct authority, and collaborate across cultures to achieve business objectives. + **Vendor Supplier Management:** Ability to build and maintain strong relationships with internal teams and partners, including negotiation and collaboration. + **Operations, Standards, Procedures, and Policies:** Knowledge of industry best practices and ability to apply operational standards to drive process improvements. **Top Candidates Will Have** : + Post-graduate education/degree is desired. **Additional Info** : + Travel for this position may be over 25% (domestic and international) + Off hours meetings are expected with flexible work arrangements + Domestic relocation assistance is available + ISE assignments are **not** available. + Visa sponsorship is **not** available. **What You Will Get:** Our goal at Caterpillar is for you to have a rewarding career. Our teams are critical to the success of our customers who build a better world. Here you earn more than just a salary because we value your performance. We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits [medical, dental, vision, RX, and 401(k)] along with the potential of an annual bonus. Additional benefits include paid vacation days and paid holidays (prorated based upon hire date). **About Caterpillar:** Caterpillar Inc. is the world’s leading manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, off-highway diesel and natural gas engines, industrial gas turbines and diesel-electric locomotives. For nearly 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world and are committed and contributing to a reduced-carbon future. Our innovative products and services, backed by our global dealer network, provide exceptional value that helps customers succeed. \#LI **Summary Pay Range:** $126,000.00 - $189,000.00 Compensation and benefits offered may vary depending on multiple individualized factors, job level, market location, job-related knowledge, skills, individual performance and experience. Please note that salary is only one component of total compensation at Caterpillar. **Benefits:** Subject to plan eligibility, terms, and guidelines. This is a summary list of benefits. + Medical, dental, and vision benefits* + Paid time off plan (Vacation, Holidays, Volunteer, etc.)* + 401(k) savings plans* + Health Savings Account (HSA)* + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs)* + Health Lifestyle Programs* + Employee Assistance Program* + Voluntary Benefits and Employee Discounts* + Career Development* + Incentive bonus* + Disability benefits + Life Insurance + Parental leave + Adoption benefits + Tuition Reimbursement * These benefits also apply to part-time employees 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:** February 24, 2025 - March 7, 2025 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .