Supplier Collaboration Engineer

CURRENT OPENINGS

(GAI004)

DESIGNER/DESIGN ENGINEER, MOLINE, IL

·  Perform engineering and design related tasks pertaining to heavy equipment industries like AGCO, CNH and John Deere

·  Strong design background

·  Will be located offsite and work within an existing client team

·  Regular communication with one or more client managers and engineers is required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  ProENGINEER (Wildfire 4)

·  Microsoft office products

·  CAD related Associates or higher

·  3-5 years experience

(GAI009)

SUPPLIER COLLABORATION ENGINEER, DECATUR & AURORA, IL

·  Working with Caterpillar Suppliers to evaluate the supplier process and provide recommendation for improvement.

·  Early collaboration of product and supplier process to ensure design for manufacturability, assembly, cost and adherence to APQP guidelines

·  Evaluate alternative manufacturing process to meet program cost, quality, common part usage and delivery requirements

·  Interface with the supplier, purchasing and cost estimation and clearly identify the program requirements

·  Analyze supplier process/plant layout, work sequence, fixtures/tools/equipment, material flow, and working with both design and the supplier base to execute product improvements for overall quality, manufacturability, and efficiency

·  Supply Chain , Cost estimator, DFMEA, Mfg , Industrial experience required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  5+ years Industry background, Heavy Equipment, Experience a must

·  Demonstrated experience in developing the process in any of the following fields; Heavy Machining, Heavy Fabrications, Castings/Foundry, Large Mining Truck Bodies, Powertrain, Tires (Rubber) or Forgings.

·  Knowledge of manufacturing process, cost estimation, and project management.

·  Strong communication skills.

·  BS Degree or equivalent background knowledge

(GAI010)

COST ANALYST/APPLICATION ENGINEER, AURORA MOSSVILLE, IL

·  The Cost Analyst/Application Engineer position is responsible for the technical development and support of new product introduction and cost reduction programs to meet quality, cost and delivery targets.

·  Responsibility includes understanding cost drivers and transforming ideas to executable projects. This would involve working with manufacturing processes, work sequence, fixtures/tools/equipment, material flow, and working with designers and other internal process partners to execute both new product and product improvements (cost reduction) for overall quality, manufacturability, and efficiency.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  Bachelors in Engineering or Technical Degree

·  Hands on experience in any of the following fields; Heavy Machining, Heavy Fabrications, Castings, Powertrain, Complex Light Fabrications, Gear manufacturing, or Forgings.

·  Proven understanding and usage of GD&T, tool design, and building total cost of ownership business cases

·  Must have the ability to effectively communicate technical information with teams, as well as, employees in other units

·  Design for manufacturability

·  Cost analysis/ Data analysis

(GAI015)

DESIGN ENGINEERS, DECATUR, IL

·  Lower Powertrain design and development

·  Mastery of engineering concepts design

·  Promote new systems and components

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  BSME

·  4 + years experience

(GAI019)

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, EAST PEORIA, IL

·  Manufacturing engineers will work with the Caterpillar team implementing changes, understand production lines, and work with assembly and machining.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  BS in Engineering

·  Technical knowledge of manufacturing engineering

·  Strong initiative, oral/written communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills

·  Knowledge and experience with Cat systems

·  Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and Word

·  Capp plus (cat internal system)

·  VPP (cat internal system)

(GAI022-032, 35, 54)

CATIA DESIGNER, RAYMOND, OH

·  Develop Adams/Car models and related viewers, scripts, etc. for Ride & Handling simulation events

·  CATIA V5: GSD, Part Design, Assembly Design Generative drafting and PDM for design projects related to the following:

o  Auto exteriors

o  Sheetmetal/Underbody

o  Auto chassis

o  Plastics

o  Auto interiors - trims, IP, seats, HVAC, Centre console, etc.,

o  Wire harness routing

o  Automotive lighting (knowledge of lighting regulations)

o  ATV/MUV

o  FEA Modeler

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  CATIA V5

·  Microsoft Office Products

·  Cad Related Associates

·  3-5 Years Experience

(GAI034)

HYDRAULICS DESIGNER, DECATUR, IL

·  Designing hydraulics routing using fluid lines

·  Designing electrical harness routing

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  BS Degree or equivalent background knowledge

·  3 years experience

·  Industry background, Caterpillar experience a plus

·  Pro/E

·  Fluid Lines

(GAI036)

PROCESS ENGINEER, SEGUIN, TX MOSSVILLE, IL

·  Visual Aids

·  CDSA (Time Standards)

·  Process control plan

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  Cat Mossville experience or another engine facility

·  1 year plus experience

·  Microsoft suite, Adobe photo shop, Vismock-up

(GAI037)

SPBU FILTER PROJECT, MOSSVILLE, IL

·  This position represents the journey level position within design engineering

·  Be accountable for contributing to the concept, development and design of complex components, subsystems or processes

·  Perform complex analysis work, identifies design problems and resolves problems

·  The major focus of the job is on technical delivery. Incumbents may work more directly with different units, suppliers, customers and/or other teams

·  Ability to communicate technical information in a concise and accurate manner

·  Decisions made may affect the project team and its delivery of the project and may significantly impact on negotiations with suppliers, leveraging new technologies, warranty, costs, sales and customer perception

·  Critical cost reduction and simplification projects in the filter area must continue to meet our Bold Goals.

·  Day to day activities involve aspects of cost reduction, design, analysis, validation & system integration. This includes specification, design and validation of cost reductions projects

·  Work closely with fellow engineers and cross functionally with global purchasing, marketing, product support and suppliers

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  4 year Mechanical engineering degree

·  3+ years experience

·  Basic knowledge of Engineering Programs that include EDS, HVC, Redi

·  Microsoft Office Suite

·  Pro/E (Optional)

·  CPPD experience with suppliers

·  Cost Reduction Experience

·  Communication Skills

(GAI038)

HYDRAULICS DESIGNER, MOLINE, IL

·  Utilize Pro/Pipe to route hoses from defined start point to defined end point based off of a provided concept

·  Utilize standard/preferred hardware and hydraulics components for modeling tasks

·  Integrate ProE models into correct functional group structure

·  Create conceptual layout/packaging components as required

·  Submit and retrieve data files as required

·  Assist shop personnel with part fit up on the machine

·  Create / update hydraulic schematics with direction from Deere engineering

·  Request library part models from Deere and Company

·  Define and model hydraulic hose routings and hydraulic tubes utilizing supplier components and in conformance with supplier design guidelines and Deere and industry standards

·  Submit and retrieve data files as required

·  Monitor part procurement and delivery to assure parts delivered on time to meet schedule requirements of prototype and production ramp up for hydraulics systems

·  Participate in hydraulics design review process and engineering team meetings (i.e. FMEA, DFA & DFM assessments, Decision Focus activities, PDP meetings, etc...)

·  Support Parts Catalog updates and creation of field kits and installation instructions

·  Participate in part fit-ups with Product Support

·  Create and maintain build book documentation for hydraulics systems as required

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  Pro/E and PDMLink

·  Fluid Lines, Pro/Pipe or any hydraulics routing systems

·  3 Years Design Experience

·  Industry background, Deere experience a plus

·  BSME Preferred, Associates acceptable with appropriate experience

(GAI041)

MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, SEGUIN, TX

·  Advising production operators

·  Review and approve Process as developed

·  Provide support for launch activities

·  CDSA (Time Standards)

·  Line Balancing

·  Process Control Plan creation/development

·  Material presentation

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  Microsoft suite, Adobe photo shop, Vismock-up

·  Engine assembly experience from CAT Mossville or another CAT engine facility

·  Manufacturing Degree

·  1 + years experience

(GAI043)

PLANNING ANALYST, DECATUR, IL

·  Investigates alternative storeroom layouts and processes to provide new capacity, and to improve material flow and productivity of existing facilities. Presents results of investigations, carries out approved recommendations.

·  Determines need for, writes and follows up on capital projects, purchase requisition, special work orders, miscellaneous interplant transfers, surplus equipment dispositions, and a variety of other documents to procure equipment and services. Occasionally travels to suppliers and other facilities for information and consultation.

·  Carries out analysis of mainframe computer data with user-oriented software packages. Transfers mainframe data to spreadsheet software and performs further analysis. Presents results using these and other software. Seeks and secures management approval for proposed projects. Produces lists, cards, and files to be used in carrying out approved recommendations.

·  Writes, changes, and maintains computer rules that control the location of incoming material. Resolves grief that occurs in the locating process. Assists in installing the process in additional facilities. Requests system changes when appropriate.

·  Maintains familiarity with material packaging directives. Designs packaging materials, and works with suppliers to procure these supplies. Designates appropriate packaging materials for individual parts. Initiates and maintains packaging records and instructions. Works with contract packagers to ensure the quality and quantity of their output.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  6 months Logistics experience

·  Microsoft Office

(GAI047)

COMPLEXITY MANAGEMENT ENGINEER, TROY, MI

·  Manage/update Complexity Matrix information and submit updates to team weekly.

·  Meet with Tier I Material Flow to verify/complete Tip Level information on Matrix.

·  Meet with Chrysler Engineering, Program Management to complete the part number Complexity Chart for each Model Year and Vehicle Family and Vehicle Variant (RHD, Diesel, Police, SRT, BUX, Buzz Model).

·  Publish Complexity Chart to Team on a regular basis and as requested.

·  Meet with Chrysler Program Responsible managers to complete the part number Complexity Count for each Model Year and Vehicle.

·  Develop the Weekly Complexity Team meeting agenda, including which station layouts the Tier I Material Flow source should be providing for review.

·  Schedule the Weekly Complexity meetings/conference calls at CTC with the Complexity Team (including publishing the agenda up to one week before the meeting).

·  Chair the Weekly Complexity meetings/conference calls at CTC with the Complexity Team.

·  Publish Complexity Meeting Minutes after each Complexity Meeting including discussions, directions and open issues/follow up items with due dates and responsible party.

·  Review bulletins to capture all impacts to complexity and existing and potential sequence commodities.

·  Support studies and bulletins for complexity impact – for example, new models, new options, new P/N’s, interior/exterior color change proposals, Buzz Models.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  MS Office Moderate to Advance level

·  Degree preferred

·  5 to 7 years of experience

·  Must have a passport to travel to Canada

(GAI048)

BUILD SUPPORT ENGINEER, AUBORN HILLS, MI

·  Build Support engineer is required for the Material Handling Engineering Group at Chrysler. The successful candidate will reside at CTC reporting directly to the MHE Build Group Manager

·  Brief description of the major process elements the candidate will be required to perform. The list is not all inclusive and may contain some items that are not required. This is a guide to define the type of engineer required.

o  Perform Fabricator Capacity Analysis with Purchasing

o  Facilitate E Bid Process

o  Submit Requisitions to Purchasing

o  Coordinate Hard Tooling in preparation for builds

o  Buy off 1st Article

o  Build Management (SM3)

o  B Containerization – Cradle to Grave, coordinate B item design competitions

o  Quality Audits of build (20 Rack certifications)

o  Initiate 7 steps

o  Tracking and management of modifications and reworks

o  Facilitate reuse (salvage)

o  Coordinate distribution of ULDS

o  Maintain open issues thru the build phase – report to platform

o  Validate Containers through pilot and launch phase

o  Manage post launch rework/ modification issues

o  Execute builds for funded banks, off loads, etc

o  Develop and execute disposal/re use plans

o  Responsible for cost and quality targets – involves investigation and implementation of new technology (initiation of 7 steps, follow up, C/A with suppliers)

o  Responsible for all competitive bids, Single source letters and penalty letters

Plant support – will be required to travel at times to plants as required. Will be required to support plant intermittently during Pilot, more consistently during Launch

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  MS Office

·  Build Print Reading

·  Welding Knowledge Desired,

·  Mfg Experience a Plus

·  Degree preferred but not required

·  5-10 years experience

·  Must have passport to travel to Canada and Mexico

(GAI049)

PRODUCT ENGINEERS, AUBURN HILLS, MI

·  Support the CATIA to UG/NX conversion, no design involved

·  BIW, Electrical, Powertrain, Interior and Chassis

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  Strong knowledge in Automotive product area (areas of support are: BIW, Electrical, Powertrain, Interior and Chassis)

·  Strong interpersonal / communication skills

·  UG/ NX

·  Knowledge of CATIA

(GAI050)

SR. MANUFACTURING ENGINEER, FUQUAY-VARINA, NC

·  Leads or manages projects in manufacturing engineering of moderate to large scope. Plans, coordinates the installation of new equipment or product programs.

·  Innovates and implements cost reduction, quality, safety and ergonomic improvement initiatives of

·  broad scope.

·  Researches, develops and implements electronic tools to optimize product, processes and facilities.

·  Leads in the development and implementation of plans to support lean manufacturing.

·  Defines and leads team studies related to capacity, energy, productivity and efficiency of broad scope.

·  Defines and leads analysis, development and implementation of new manufacturing processes and technology of broader scope.

·  Leads the development of alternate pay plans for wage employees, identifying key performance metrics.

·  Works within the Enterprise Product Delivery Process (EPDP) to plan and implement the manufacture of new products or major new processes

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

·  B.S in Industrial or Manufacturing Engineering or relevant work experience

·  5 years experience

·  Process planning like Pro Planner, eMplanner or Delmia Process Engineer will be a plus.

(GAI051) MANUFACTURING ENGINEERS, DECATUR, IL

·  NPI (New Product Introduction) - the introduction of new products and the new processes associated with those new products

·  FMEA (Failure Mode Effects Analysis) - potential failure mode identification & analysis