Manager Engineering Services at Caterpillar in Kiel

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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. Manager Engineering Services At Caterpillar, we’re committed to our customers, who build a better, more sustainable world with our products, services and solutions. We understand and show the value of why they should choose us. We’re exploring new ideas and opportunities – innovating to discover the breakthroughs necessary for tomorrow’s growth. Through it all, we are one team – creating and delivering world-class products, services and solutions superior to the competition. Learn more about the Caterpillar Experience . 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 . We have an exciting opportunity for a Manager Engineering Services to join our Large Power Systems team to support Caterpillar large engine production at our Kiel facility. What You Will Do: Lead a team supporting operations , manufacturing and quality processes , tooling and tool design, and equipment needed to successfully and economically produce assigned parts / products in accordanced with engineering specifications . Oversee manufacturing engineering and quality teams and developing / training the personnel that perform and support the plant operating functions . Lead tool design, assembly , manufacturing processing , cost estimating , systems planning , layout , standards , and releasing . Support the development of quality assurance strategies , processes , guidelines, and control plans which ensure quality and reliability of manufactured products . Lead the development and implementation of corrective action and preventive measures to achieve quality targets . Investigat e and address trends with internal and external non-conformance. Drive improvements based on data analysis and review reports with quality assurance , production , management , and engineering teams to solve quality-related issues . Manag e development , implementation and continual improvement of the operating methods , equipment , systems and other operating infrastructure used to realize operating goals and objectives . Lead the installation of new machines and equipment and process changes to provide the most efficient and economical manufacture or assembly of quality parts . Provide the technical expertise necessary to design all aspects of production assembly , costs , quality , compliance to safety guidelines , and environmental requirements for manufacturing . Oversee the administration and continual improvement of quality management systems . What You Have ( Key Skills /Experience Required ): Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate , maintain, update and store them. Manufacturing Processes: Understanding of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process. Manufacturing Safety: Familiarity with manufacturing safety; ability t o identi fy work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers , environme nt and site. Manufacturing Standards, Procedures and Policies: Strong awareness of organizational standards, procedures and policies in manufacturing activities; ability to plan, guide, and monitor manufacturing processes for compliance. Quality Management