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.
The Leadership and Technical Development Program (LTDP)
** Only for Candidate with Full Working Rights in Thailand **
** Start period Q1 (Jan - Mar) **
Program Overview
Purpose: Designed for early-career engineers and business professionals to develop technical and leadership skills in a global manufacturing environment.
Duration: 3 years rotation, Program Tracks
* Manufacturing Assembly Operations
* Manufacturing Fabrication Operations
* Supply Chain Management
* Environmental, Health & Safety (EHS) [optional]
What We’re Looking For
✅ Engineer Bachelor's or Master's degree in (preferred, but not limited to): Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Engineer of Supply Chain Management, Engineer of Logistics
✅ Bachelor's degree in Thailand GPA 3.0 - 4.0
✅ Oversea bachelor's or Master's Degree 2.7 - 4.0
✅ Working Experience within 1-2 Years
✅ TOEIC > 550 (would be an advantage)
✅ Good Presentation Skill
✅ Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global environment.
✅ Willingness to relocate for rotational assignments.
Core Responsibilities Across All Tracks
• Participate in rotational assignments to gain exposure to multiple functions.
• Apply technical skills to solve real-world manufacturing and operational challenges.
• Develop leadership capabilities and manage relationships across teams.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Develop a strong base for sustained excellence in manufacturing and operations, with a focus on quality control and production testing.
Skill Descriptors
Engineering - MFG: Knowledge of processes, techniques and methods of engineering in a manufacturing environment; ability to design and implement materials, structures, machines, devices, systems and processes that safely realize a desired objective or invention.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes where and how to obtain additional engineering information and expertise.
• Explains engineering concepts and features in a manufacturing environment.
• Cites manufacturing industry or organizational examples of usage or application of engineering.
• Identifies major initiatives, key issues and benefits of engineering in manufacturing.
Lean Manufacturing: Knowledge of the philosophy, principles and implementation approaches of lean manufacturing; ability to integrate and implement lean manufacturing philosophy into existing production and management processes.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Cites examples of benefits and risks associated with implementing lean principles.
• Describes basic tools for observing existing processes and identifying waste.
• Cites industry or company examples of successful and unsuccessful lean implementations.
• Identifies key lean principles and highlights of the lean manufacturing process.
Manufacturing Equipment: Knowledge of the electrical, mechanical and logistics equipment used in manufacturing; ability to safely operate, maintain, update and store them.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Describes the roles and responsibilities of equipment vendors and own staff.
• Explains where and how to obtain more equipment-specific information.
• Lists basic aspects of routine and preventive maintenance.
• Identifies uses and features of diverse types of manufacturing equipment.
Manufacturing Processes: Knowledge of existing product manufacturing methods, technologies and processes; ability to execute, plan, manage and monitor the entire manufacturing process.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Assesses associated phases, activities, deliverables and processes.
• Documents relevant standards, policies and practices.
• Follows standard manufacturing processes to conduct production activities.
• Researches new technologies to be integrated into existing manufacturing process.
• Explains tools, techniques and documents used for process monitoring and control.
Manufacturing Safety: Knowledge of manufacturing safety; ability to identify work-related hazards and perform necessary activities to meet regulatory requirements for the safety and protection of workers, environment and site.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Conducts daily maintenance and keeps tracking logs on safety equipment.
• Responds to first aid and accident situations following standard procedures.
• Inspects manufacturing working environment to find safety violations within a specific area.
• Utilizes personal protective equipment required or recommended for manufacturing staff.
• Determines appropriate action to take when unsafe conditions are encountered.
Operational Functions: Knowledge of major functional processes and associated operating requirements; ability to apply this knowledge appropriately to diverse situations.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies the primary operational functions of the organization.
• Explains operational functions and key functional roles of own dept or unit.
• Describes the interdependence of support functions and line operating functions.
• Clarifies the role of each department and its relevance to the enterprise strategy.
Decision Making and Critical Thinking: Knowledge of the decision-making process and associated tools and techniques; ability to accurately analyze situations and reach productive decisions based on informed judgment.
Level Working Knowledge:
• Applies an assigned technique for critical thinking in a decision-making process.
• Identifies, obtains, and organizes relevant data and ideas.
• Participates in documenting data, ideas, players, stakeholders, and processes.
• Recognizes, clarifies, and prioritizes concerns.
• Assists in assessing risks, benefits and consideration of alternatives.
Judgment and Decision Making: Knowledge of the decision-making process; ability to carefully evaluate the impact of emerging business situations and choose the best path forward communicating actions and activities that maximize organizational performance.
Level Basic Understanding:
• Identifies a defensible course of action from among alternatives.
• Demonstrates the ability to follow directions.
• Applies the concept of discernment to narrow a set of choices or rank-order options.
• Seeks help to confirm or support difficult decisions.
On-Site Full Time
Working Hours: Monday – Friday 07:30 am. – 04:30 pm.
Work location: Caterpillar (Thailand) Ltd. 337/1 Moo 3, T. Nong La Lok, A. Ban Khai, Rayong 21120, Thailand
Posting Dates:
December 10, 2025 - January 30, 2026
Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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