Project Engineer at Mapleton, IL

10 hours ago


Mapleton, United States Lorven Technologies Full time
Role: Project Engineer

Location: Mapleton, IL - Onsite

Project Type:Fulltime

Job Description:

Position Overview

The Project Engineer role is crucial for the success of the New Capital Introduction (NCI) at the Caterpillar Mapleton facility. This position involves coordinating with multiple stakeholders including Facilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, EHS, accounting, and purchasing to ensure effective and cost-efficient project outcomes. The role demands active participation in planning and implementing facility-wide projects, ensuring the integration of modern technology, and providing guidance to other project owners.
Job Responsibilities
• Follow the New Capital Introduction (NCI) Process Flow and participate in Gate Reviews.
• Collaborate with customer groups, Facilities, Maintenance, Manufacturing Operations, Engineering, EHS, accounting, and purchasing for project approvals.
• Manage multiple concurrent individual and team projects to achieve desired outputs.
• Develop plans for facilities projects, establish priorities for cost effectiveness, and manage budgeting and purchasing related to these projects.
• Work with internal and external suppliers to plan and implement facility wide projects.
• Ensure compatibility of new and existing assets/systems.
• Provide direction and guidance to other project owners for efficient and sustainable facility impacts.
• Implement modern technology and verify its effectiveness in facility process modifications.
Candidate Requirements
Education & Experience Required
• Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical, Manufacturing, Industrial
• Minimum 10 years of foundry experience (Operation and Manufacturing)
• Minimum 10 years of project management and leadership experience
• Minimum 10 years of experience in sand reclamation projects
Technical Skills Required
• 10+ years of full time work experience in USA foundry manufacturing and operation
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a customer service focus
• Knowledge of engine block casting and machining processes
• Skills in project management, negotiating, and analytical thinking
• Experience in should cost modeling, supply chain planning, supplier audits for Assembly, Test, and Paint
• Conduct feasibility meetings
• Proficiency in Windows Office 365 applications (Excel, Advanced Excel, PPT, Word)
• Experience with process improvement, layouts, flow, PPAP, and Advanced Manufacturing process
• Thorough understanding of company policies and procedures, especially those impacting suppliers
Technical Skills Desired
• Candidates located in the Midwest (~300 miles from Peoria metro)
• Ability to start at Caterpillar Mapleton IL ASAP
Soft Skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong negotiation skills and ability to respond in short turnaround times
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders in a matrix team structure
Disqualifiers/Red Flags
• Ex Caterpillar employees must have input from previous Cat work director
• Lack of previous work experience in foundry, project management/leadership, or sand reclamation processes and technology

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