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.
The **Lean Six Sigma Black Belt **plays a critical role in driving continuous improvement within our Large Mining Truck team, supporting 785, 789, and 793 truck platforms.
In this high-impact role, you will lead continuous product and process improvement initiatives (CPI) focused on enhancing product performance, resolving critical customer issues, and optimizing operational outcomes across large mining equipment. You will leverage Lean, Six Sigma, and structured problem-solving methodologies to deliver measurable business impact while collaborating across engineering, product support, manufacturing, and field teams.
You will also manage multiple high-priority initiatives simultaneously, including enterprise-level improvement programs, and serve as a key liaison for dealer- and field-reported issues. This position also plays an important role in supporting tooling and capability development aligned to both new product introduction (NPI) and continuous improvement efforts.
This position is ideal for a data-driven continuous improvement leader who can influence cross-functional stakeholders, coach others, and translate complex technical challenges into scalable solutions. You will play a key role in improving reliability, quality, and customer outcomes across Caterpillar’s mining truck portfolio.
What you will do:
- Lead, manage, and support process and product improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, and project management methodologies with customer back mentality
- Drive Continuous Product Improvement (CPI) initiatives supporting 785, 789, and 793 mining truck platforms with** urgency**
- Manage concurrent improvement projects, including high-priority enterprise initiatives aligned to business-critical outcomes
- Partner cross-functionally to resolve critical customer and field-reported issues, improving product performance and reliability
- Serve as a key liaison for dealer- and field-reported issues (including SIF/PSIF), ensuring effective tracking, prioritization, and resolution through internal systems
- Lead root cause analysis efforts using DMAIC and statistical tools to implement sustainable corrective actions
- Design and deploy Six Sigma programs, including tools, governance, and reporting systems
- Manage and deliver tooling-related projects supporting both NPI and CPI deliverables
- Coach and mentor Green Belt professionals and cross-functional teams on Lean Six Sigma methodologies
- Develop dashboards and insights to monitor business performance, risk trends, and improvement outcomes
**What skills you will have: **
Six Sigma Methodology
- Applies DMAIC methodology and statistical tools to improve processes and eliminate root causes of product issues
- Uses Six Sigma techniques to analyze performance, implement improvements, and sustain results across improvement initiatives
Problem Solving
- Leverages structured problem-solving methodologies to identify, assess, and resolve complex product and operational issues
- Applies diagnostic tools and evaluates risks and tradeoffs to deliver effective, sustainable solutions
Analytical Thinking
- Applies structured analytical tools to define problems, identify root causes, and interpret complex product and field data
- Uses techniques such as Pareto analysis, trend analysis, and diagnostic frameworks to drive data-driven decision-making
Influencing
- Uses persuasive communication and influencing strategies to align stakeholders across engineering, product support, and operations teams
- Drives prioritization and decision-making for improvement projects and critical issue resolution efforts
Project Management
- Leads and executes multiple concurrent projects, balancing priorities across product improvement, tooling, and strategic initiatives
- Plans, tracks, and coordinates resources to ensure successful delivery of NPI and continuous improvement deliverables
Top candidates will also have:
- Background supporting large mining equipment or heavy equipment platforms, particularly mining trucks (785, 789, 793 series)
- Proven ability to lead continuous product improvement efforts or resolve complex field and customer-facing issues with urgency
- Proficiency in data visualization and analytics tools, such as Power BI or similar platforms
- Familiarity with dealer-reported issues and field data systems, including myCPI, SIMSi, SIS, PSCRM (including SIF/PSIF and DSN) or comparable tracking tools
- Hands-on involvement in tooling development and implementation supporting NPI and product improvement initiatives
- Demonstrated success collaborating across engineering, product support, and manufacturing teams
Additional Information:
- **Location: **This position is based in **Tucson, AZ **and requires onsite work five days a week.
- **Relocation: **Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
- **Travel: **This position may require up to 10% travel, including domestic and international travel.
- **Sponsorship: **Sponsorship is not available.
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:
June 10, 2026 - June 23, 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.
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