Value Chain Process Improvement Engineer

• Career Area:

• Engineering

• 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's Earth
• m•oving Division•is hiring a Value Chain Process Improvement Engineer to lead data-driven value stream analysis, build predictive performance models and simulate and optimize outcomes.

• Role Summary:

• In this role, you will design and implement new processes or updates to existing processes to improve end-to-end value chain performance and efficiency.
• What
• You'll
• Do (Job Duties)
• + Analyzing theend-to-endvalue chaintoidentifyopportunities for improvement. + Developing business cases,definingprojects,andprovidingrecommended actions forimprovements to stakeholders. + Implementingprojects to achievegoals. + Identifyingprocess inefficiencies and wastes of time, money, materials, and energy. + Supportteam members
• What You Have (Core Skills)
• + •

Business Process Design:

• Knowledge of business process design; ability to developappropriate techniquesto re-examine key processes and focus onoptimizingorganizational performance. +

• Business Process Improvement:

• Knowledge of business process improvement best practices and ability to use methods foridentifying, evaluating,introducingand implementing more efficient approaches to performing business related activities. +

• Process Management:

• Knowledge of business process improvement tools and techniques; ability to understand, monitor, update, control, or enhance existing business or work processes. +

• Analytical Thinking:

• Knowledge of techniques and tools that promote effective analysis; ability todeterminethe root cause of organizational problems and create alternative solutions that resolve these problems. +

• Effective Communications:

• Understanding of effective communication concepts,toolsand techniques; ability to effectivelytransmit, receive, and accurately interpret ideas, information, and needs through the application ofappropriate communicationbehaviors. +

• Problem Solving:

• Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing,anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations. +
• Process

• Mapping/Flowcharting:

• Knowledge of the concepts of process mapping; ability to carry out the documentation of current and proposed manufacturing processes toidentifyand make improvements. +
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA):
• Knowledge of the concepts,principlesand techniques of root cause analysis (RCA); ability to use a structured approach toidentifythe causes of undesirable consequences in a manufacturing environment and the changes needed to prevent recurrences.
• Top Candidates Will Also Have
• + Experience using AI with Data Sets toidentifyopportunities and/or drive efficiency improvements. Experience creating AI agents + Knowledge of Value Stream Mapping, LCP I, LCPIIand VAVE. + Ability to work across the end-to-end value stream to improve efficiency.
• Additional Details
• + Work location:

IL-Peoria-Building AB Office + Domestic relocationassistanceisavailable for this role + Visa sponsorship is NOT available for this role. +

Travel:

25%(International and Domestic) + This position requires 5 days per week in the office (M-F)

• Summary Pay Range:

• $128,470.00 - $192,710.00 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 This position requires working onsite five days a week. Relocation is available for this position. Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

• Posting Dates:

• April 17, 2026 - May 10, 2026 Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen.

Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer, Including Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply. Not ready to apply? Join our Talent Community (http://flows.beamery.com/caterpillarinc/talcom) .