**Career Area:** Strategy **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. Does the opportunity to lead continuous improvement programs related to the development and manufacturing of Caterpillar’s world class products excite you? If so, we have a great opportunity for you to join the Earthmoving Division (EMD) as a **Lean Six Sigma Black Belt** . This is a critical role, helping coordinate across the division on product development continuous improvement programs, coordinating Defect Free (DF) quality efforts, and leading strategic projects. As the EMD Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt, you will have an exciting opportunity to make a major difference to our products and ultimately our customers. This role as the EMD Lean 6 Sigma Black Belt is also a great opportunity for you to develop deeper knowledge and leadership skills while working in a collaborative and supportive environment. This role will engage at all levels within the business, providing great visibility and making an impact on the development and quality of EMD processes and products. All our achievements—our ability to support our partners, our cutting-edge products and services and our world-class quality—are only possible because we employ the very best talent. We encourage you to apply! **Specifically, you can expect to:** + Defect Free Design Process Owner: Aligning on prioritization, capacity planning, consistent execution, and sharing best practices for product development continuous improvement opportunities across EMD. + Defect Free Operating System (DFOS) Process Owner: Define and deliver standard work for DFOS while ensuring consistent execution across EMD, including monitoring and identifying continuous improvement opportunities. + Quality Project Coordination: Execution and governance of Defect Free improvement projects in support of the EMD DF Playbook. Support alignment on annual quality metrics and targets across EMD DF workstreams. + EMD Chief Engineer & STLF Facilitation: Coordinate EMD Chief Engineers and drive cross product group collaboration and alignment on critical topics impacting Earthmoving, CI, and the STLF. This includes planning topics, contacting presenters, making sure the material is ready and ensures the group stays on task and focused. + Process Management Tool (PMT) Management: Utilization and documentation of processes within PMT, with current reviews completed. A clear process owner to ensure utilization and adherence is valuable. **What You Have (Basic Qualifications):** + **Degree Requirement:** bachelor’s degree in engineering. + **Influencing:** Strong influencing skills, capable of driving change and garnering support from stakeholders at all levels of the organization. Thorough understanding of engineering and/or manufacturing processes, enabling effective influence for complex projects. + **Managing Multiple Projects:** Proficient in managing multiple projects simultaneously, prioritizing tasks effectively to meet deadline and deliver results. Ability to juggle various projects with competing priorities, maintaining focus, and driving progress across all initiatives. + **Decision Making and Problem Solving:** Exceptional decision-making abilities and critical thinking skills, enabling sound judgement in complex scenarios and dynamic business environments. **Top candidates will also bring:** + Skilled in quality management methods, tools, and techniques, with the ability to foster an environment that aligns with the organization’s quality objectives. + Proficiency in delivering impactful presentations, leveraging compelling storytelling and persuasive techniques to influence stakeholders and drive decision-making processes. + Ability to foster alignment and collaboration across diverse cross-functional teams, ensuring everyone is working towards common goals. + This position must demonstrate the ability to develop and manage a complex project plan. Technical leadership skills are essential, and the incumbent must communicate effectively across the organization. **Additional Info** : + Location of this position is in Peoria, IL. + Domestic relocation assistance is available to those who qualify. + This position may require <20% travel. + 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 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:** September 9, 2024 - September 20, 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. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .