Caterpillar Inc. · 19 hours ago
Product Change Control Engineer
Waco, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$89K/yr - $134K/yrCaterpillar Inc. is a global team dedicated to building sustainable communities through innovation. They are seeking a Product Change Control Engineer responsible for managing product changes in manufacturing, overseeing inventory control processes, and ensuring the accuracy of engineering data.
ConstructionMachinery ManufacturingManufacturingMechanical Engineering
No H1B
Responsibilities
Management responsibilities include managing manufacturing change information and assignment of manufacturing effective dates, checking the timely receipt and completeness of records prepared by product design, and distribution and maintenance of engineering data
Management, compliance and reporting, within corporate inventory management procedures
Performs annual stratification of parts for cycle counting
Issues daily count requested and tracks completion and discrepancies
Assists in root cause investigation of inventory issues in co-ordination with internal logistics and material planner
Addresses issues dealing with engineering design and change implementation requirements within the Concurrent Product & Process Development (CPPD) Process
Creates, maintains, and communicates accurate change management data at the local facility level
Analyzes engineering releases, changes, drawing notices to create change management requirements, and provides the creation of product structure based on engineering design
Responsible for follow up of major engineering releases and changes for when problem resolution are required
Provides management with the tools to monitor the overall progress and effectiveness of product programs and provides technical assistance and education and training to team members as required in ensuring team effectiveness
Analyzes engineering drawings and notices to determine and create procurement item master data, product structure definition, and technical procurement criteria in SAP
Represents Product Change Control at CPPD Team meetings and will be challenged to quickly identify problems, which may not be obvious, within the CPPD environment
Identifies opportunities to reduce inventory and avoid scrap and/or rework
Reviews and ensures the proper release of engineering information within NPI Programs
Serves as an integral member of NPI teams to influence the timeliness of model effectiveness and the impact on other programs
Qualification
Required
Management responsibilities include managing manufacturing change information and assignment of manufacturing effective dates, checking the timely receipt and completeness of records prepared by product design, and distribution and maintenance of engineering data
Management, compliance and reporting, within corporate inventory management procedures
Performs annual stratification of parts for cycle counting
Issues daily count requested and tracks completion and discrepancies
Assists in root cause investigation of inventory issues in co-ordination with internal logistics and material planner
Addresses issues dealing with engineering design and change implementation requirements within the Concurrent Product & Process Development (CPPD) Process
Creates, maintains, and communicates accurate change management data at the local facility level
Analyzes engineering releases, changes, drawing notices to create change management requirements, and provides the creation of product structure based on engineering design
Responsible for follow up of major engineering releases and changes for when problem resolution are required
Provides management with the tools to monitor the overall progress and effectiveness of product programs and provides technical assistance and education and training to team members as required in ensuring team effectiveness
Analyzes engineering drawings and notices to determine and create procurement item master data, product structure definition, and technical procurement criteria in SAP
Represents Product Change Control at CPPD Team meetings and will be challenged to quickly identify problems, which may not be obvious, within the CPPD environment
Identifies opportunities to reduce inventory and avoid scrap and/or rework
Reviews and ensures the proper release of engineering information within NPI Programs
Serves as an integral member of NPI teams to influence the timeliness of model effectiveness and the impact on other programs
Accuracy and Attention to Detail: Understanding the necessity and value of accuracy; ability to complete tasks with high levels of precision
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
ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning): Knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems
Preferred
Requires an understanding of Engineering Records, Manufacturing Releasing, Materials Scheduling, and Engineering Manufacturing Change Control Procedures
Extensive SAP experience
Working knowledge of Machine Worktools, Attachments, Kits and Pricelists
Knowledge of Corporate Inventory Management Policies
Must be proficient in Microsoft office (MS Excel is critical to the job)
Strong communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills
Ability to collaborate across multiple groups and customers (both internal and external)
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
Company
Caterpillar Inc.
For 100 years, we’ve been helping customers build a better, more sustainable world.
Founded in 1925
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Public CompanyTotal Funding
$3.51BKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAdvanced Propulsion Centre UK
2025-08-28Post Ipo Debt· $3.5B
2024-10-31Grant· $5.04M
2019-06-23Grant
Leadership Team
George Moubayed
Chief Sustainability and Strategy Officer / Senior Vice President Enterprise Strategy Division
E
Eric Sporre
Vice President & Global Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)
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