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.
Job Summary:
We are seeking a strategic and analytical Value Chain Designer to drive initiatives that strengthen and optimize our end‑to‑end value chain. This role plays a key part in ensuring product availability, cost efficiency, and quality throughout the product lifecycle. You will partner closely with logistics, operations, product and process engineering, and customer support teams to deliver meaningful improvements that support both business objectives and customer expectations.
What You Will Do:
- Analyze inbound, internal, and outbound value chains to identify cost and efficiency improvement opportunities.
- Develop current and future-state value stream maps to support strategic network planning.
- Build business cases and capability assessments to recommend improvements to stakeholders.
- Implement process enhancements and digital tools, ensuring alignment across functions.
- Identify and eliminate waste in time, cost, materials, and energy using lean principles.
- Lead process redesigns to meet compliance and strategic objectives.
- Facilitate root cause analysis and promote continuous improvement across the value chain.
Education requirement:
- Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Logistics, Systems, Supply Chain Management, or a related field, or equivalent knowledge demonstrated through professional experience.
What skills you will have:
Business Process Design: Experienced in analyzing current workflows, documenting requirements, and designing efficient, scalable processes using standard design and visualization tools. Able to translate business needs into clear, well-structured process models that support end‑to‑end value chain optimization.
Business Process Improvement: Strong ability to assess legacy or inefficient processes, identify gaps, and recommend modern, data‑driven solutions. Focused on driving continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and measurable business impact across the value chain.
Analytical Thinking: Highly skilled in applying structured problem‑solving techniques, including root cause analysis and cost‑benefit evaluations. Uses data and insights to support sound decision‑making and prioritize improvement opportunities.
Problem Solving: Proven experience leading cross‑functional teams through issue resolution efforts, from problem definition to sustainable solutions. Adept at standardizing problem‑solving approaches to drive consistency and repeatability.
Process Mapping/Flowcharting: Proficient in mapping complex, cross‑functional processes to clearly illustrate workflows, dependencies, and handoffs. Able to simplify complexity and align stakeholders through clear, visual process documentation.
Root Cause Analysis (RCA): Familiar with a range of RCA methodologies (such as 5 Whys, Fishbone, and corrective action planning) to identify underlying issues and prevent recurrence. Skilled in developing and tracking corrective actions to closure.
Additional Information:
This position requires the candidate to work onsite five days a week at the Peoria, IL office.
Domestic relocation assistance is available for this position.
Visa sponsorship is NOT available with this position.
This position may require up to 10% travel.
Summary Pay Range:
$112,710.00 - $169,060.00
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:
March 23, 2026 - March 31, 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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